Soft Transition

What is Soft Transition? 

Soft Transition is an opportunity for your child to explore Valley Park in a smaller group, before the Whole Year Transition.

Students who are on the SEND Register, or who are feeling particularly nervous about the Transition process are encouraged to attend. The focus of the day is to introduce the children to each other, the school campus, and staff, in a gentle and nurturing way. 

We plan exciting days to help the children feel as though they belong from the very first day at Valley Park School. 

Below is an example timetable of what the students will experience on their Soft Transition Day, with some comments from parents of previous Year 6 students who attended.

Soft Transition Daily Plan 

9.00am	Breakfast on The Meadow with presentation from Head of SEND regarding well-being, Valley Park and meeting your year team.
9.30am – 10.30am	Ice breaker tasks in classroom to get to know your peers.
10.30am – 11.00am	Break on The Meadow
11.00am – 12.00pm	Reading Assessment to support you at the start of year 7.  Interactive learning games on the computer in IT suite.
12.00 – 1.00pm	Lunch and tour of the school.
1.00pm – 2.00pm	Art activities, games and icebreakers
2.00am – 3.00pm	Celebration event, presentation to parents and certificates and goody bags given out.