Cat Kelly is the Transition Learning Mentor working in the Headington Partnership. Cat's aim is to help year 6 pupils and their parents through the change from primary to secondary school, making the process as easy and comfortable as possible.
For pupils:
During terms 4-6, Cat visits the four partnership primary schools and works with groups of pupils, answering questions, showing videos about life at Cheney, playing timetable games, looking at homework planners and generally having a chat about what it's like at Cheney.
Some pupils are also able to take part in a six week programme of transition visits to Cheney (if you would like to take part in this, talk to your class teacher, but numbers are limited so it may not be possible). Cat is at Cheney on Transfer Days in early July so you will at least know one friendly face when you arrive at Cheney!
Once transfer day is over, Cat spends more time with pupils in small groups and individually. If you would like to have a 1:1 session with Cat to talk over any worries then either let your class teacher know or get in touch with Cat directly. Cat provides a drop in service in some schools – talk to your class teacher if you would like to know more about that.
To get in touch with Cat you can email - cke@cheney.oxon.sch.uk, or text - 07990 805340, or friend Cat on facebook - www.facebook.com/cheneycat. Cat also works closely with two Learning Mentors from Cheney School - Ms Blows and Ms Bettison, so you have the chance to get to know them before September.
From September, through terms 1-3, Cat is generally in Cheney School, supporting Y7s as they settle in to secondary school life. But she will also be out and about in the Primaries, talking to staff about their new Y6 students, ready for the next transition.
For parents:
Cat will be running transition workshops for parents, where you will have the chance to discuss any concerns, and work through some strategies and solutions, through out the year. You will hear about these via your primary school.
You are also welcome to get in touch and make an appointment to speak to Cat if you have particular transition worries about your child.
Cat runs drop in sessions for parents in July and will continue these in September, along with Cheney staff
Cat will be updating her facebook page with some frequently asked questions, news from Cheney and general information that will be useful to parents and pupils alike. Please do get in touch and 'friend' Cat so that you can get all the latest information.
www.facebook.com/cheneycat
07990 805340
cke@cheney.oxon.sch.uk |
