We understand that moving from primary to secondary school is a significant change in your child’s life, which is why we have a dedicated team focusing on both pastoral and academic aspects of transition to support your child during this time.

We are proud to have strong links with local primary schools as we can begin the transition process early in the academic year.

Our school open evening (Thursday 26th September 5:30pm -7:30pm) will give prospective students and their families the opportunity to look around our amazing facilities and interact with members of Shuttleworth students and staff. It will also give families the opportunities to ask any questions they may have about life at Shuttleworth College.

During the summer term, our transition team liaise carefully with each feeder primary to meet our new students officially and build a pen portrait of each child. We take pride in getting to know each student before they start in September, which enables us to both support and enhance their Shuttleworth journey from the start.

Our transition day for new Year 7 students will take place in July. During this day students will take part in a wide variety of activities across a range of subjects which will be highly engaging and enjoyable for all. The day starts at 9:30am and finishes at 3:30pm. Straight after the students finish, parents and carers are invited to come in to collect their child and join us for a presentation from the Headteacher and key staff. During this event you will be given lots of information about transitioning to secondary school and the day-to-day life as a Shuttleworth College student. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.

The transition process does not end in September, as students will be supported throughout Year 7 by their head of year, Mrs Etherington. Our new Year 7 students will be in forms with fellow students from their primaries where possible to help them settle quickly, but also giving them chance to make new friends. We work closely with primaries to group our new students effectively.

At Shuttleworth we are proud of our transition process and how quickly our year 7 students settle in; this year will be no different.

Questions or concerns? Contact us:

General enquiries: transition@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk

Miss Pennington lpennington@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk
Transition Lead & Senior Assistant Headteacher

Mrs Etherington netherington@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk
Head of Year 7

“Increasing numbers of parents are choosing the school for their children. Leaders ensure that pupils in Year 6 benefit from an extremely effective programme to support their transition from primary school. Pupils in other year groups can develop their leadership skills through their involvement in this well-planned programme of activities.”

Ofsted 2018

“My name is Charlie and I’m in Year 8. I first came to see Shuttleworth College at an open event. It was the first time I’d ever been to a high school but I thought it was really exciting.

As the end of Year 6 came, our new Head of Year came to meet us at primary school with some of the prefects – they helped us to understand what transition would be like so we weren’t as nervous. I really enjoyed the transition day, where we got to meet teachers and try out different subjects. It was like feeling part of the Shuttleworth family straightaway.”

CharlieYear 8