Brigshaw High School
Transition Page
Introductory Message - April 2022
“We are very much looking forward to meeting our new Year 7 students throughout the transition process this year. We have lots of events planned to ensure pupils feel prepared and excited for their start to high school. The transition to Brigshaw is at the forefront of our planning and we will provide as much support as possible to ensure that students and parents/carers feel ready to start with us in September. Information and resources will regularly be updated in this area of our website.”
Mrs Jefferson - Transition Leader
About Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw is a popular choice for parents/carers and pupils reflecting the confidence they have in Brigshaw. Pupils come to us from Allerton Bywater, Kippax, Great Preston, Little Preston, Swillington, Micklefield, Methley, Garforth and the outer Leeds suburbs. We have around 1400 pupils on roll, including 200 in our Sixth Form.
We are a very successful school and we are rightly proud of our pupils’ achievements and the opportunities we offer. We all commit to giving
'Every Child Every Chance of Success, whatever it takes' and to safeguard and promote the welfare of all our students.
We are an ambitious school - there are no limits!
An aspirational school
We really do want our children to have the best. The best teachers, the best opportunities, the best support, the best platform for adulthood. We nurture and develop key employability skills of leadership, literacy, international dimensions. Together with high examination results we give our pupils a chance to take their place equally in society.
A co-operative school
We live out our core values and the co-operative values in practice. Values such as solidarity, democracy, equity and self-responsibility are not just empty phrases at Brigshaw.
A talented school
We foster and nurture talent in all pupils, rather than just showing off the skills of a few. Our Creative Arts and Sports opportunities enable all pupils, whatever their ability or disability, to be inspired and achieve.
A caring school
We are part of a wonderful community who give generously to support others. Our pupils are an inspiration to us as they show such generosity of spirit and kindness to those suffering misfortune.
A partnership school
We work tirelessly to create effective links with our parent and carers, breaking down barriers and reinforcing positive attitudes to school. Our partnership with Brigshaw Trust primary schools has daily benefits for children, families and staff. There is always someone to help, someone to share ideas with, someone to inspire.
An inclusive and ambitious school
We really do believe that every child matters. We know every child is unique and special and deserves a chance to thrive! We believe there are no limits at Brigshaw and every child has the full potential to achieve and be the best they can be!
THE BRIGSHAW TRANSITION PROCESS
We work closely with our primary schools to make sure that the transition to Brigshaw is as smooth as possible. The benefits of our comprehensive transition process are:
Pupils arrive at Brigshaw confident and secure in their next step.
Parents are both fully aware and informed at all stages of how school life will change.
Pupils are allocated to a suitable form and teaching group, based on pastoral and academic information from primary school.
Learning is able to begin quickly and efficiently in September.
We visit every child in May of Year 6 to start to build relationships. During June our Virtual Middle School week gives primary schools which form part of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership (BLP) the opportunity to learn at Brigshaw with their Year 6 teacher and also to be taught by our staff. In July students spend New Intake Day with us. If students need additional support in making this transition, we have teams of support staff to help. We encourage regular communication with teaching staff and parents/carers to ensure that the move to high school is a positive experience.
Once at Brigshaw, the year 7 curriculum aims to help bridge the gap from primary to secondary school, building on the excellent work at Key Stage 2 and making the most of specialist staff.
IMPORTANT MEMBERS OF THE TRANSITION TEAM
Mrs Zoe Ali - Assistant Headteacher & Transition Leader
Mrs Helen Jefferson - Transition Leader
Mrs Liz Wood - Director of Learning - SEND
WELCOME VISIT - MARCH 2022
Click here if your child attends one of our partner primary schools. Click here if not.
Click here for our March Information Evening presentation.
Questions?
Contact Mrs Jefferson, Transition Leader, for any queries.
transition@brigshaw.com