We are looking forward to meeting all of our new starters and have planned a series of events to support this process, ease your worries and enable you to feel more comfortable and confident with the exciting changes that lie ahead! 

Initial Parents and Carers Transition Meeting

• Tuesday 17th March (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)

We will be hosting a Parents and Carers Transition Meeting on Tuesday 17th March. Parents and carers of pupils who have been allocated a confirmed place in Year 7 from September 2026 by the Local Authority (as identified in Section I of their EHCP) are warmly invited to attend.

During the meeting, you will learn more about the roles of key staff and have the opportunity to meet the Year 7 class teachers and support staff. You will also be able to visit the classrooms where your child may be learning, explore the wider school environment, and complete any admissions information ahead of September 2026.

This meeting is always very well received and is designed to help parents and carers feel confident and well-prepared to support their child. There will also be opportunities to ask important questions and discuss the transition process in detail.

Let's Make Friends Sessions

These three dates offer an opportunity for Pupils, and Parents and Carers to spend time getting to know Sutton prior to starting in September. Always a success these sessions include tea/coffee and biscuits! 

• Thursday 16th April

• Thursday 7th May

• Thursday 4th June

• All sessions are 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

 

Social Story - Moving to Sutton School

Going to a new school can be a big change and a new challenge to face. Click the link below, and read our social story. You can see the various and exciting locations we have, to help welcome you to our school in September!

Social Story

 

Wonderdome

On Friday 3rd July 2026, we will be welcoming 'Wonderdome' into school where our new students will be able to experience the wonders of space through a mobile planetarium show.

An autism-friendly pre-visit information pack is available if you would like to learn more about the show and what to expect.

Pre-visit information:
Wonderdome Mobile Planetarium Pack

For more information visit:
https://wonderdome.co.uk/sen

Primary Liaison Week: Monday 30th June - Friday 4th July

Every new pupil will be invited to visit school during Primary Liaison week. This will consist of one morning session (Monday – Thursday) where they will meet peers in their class. The second visit will be on Friday 4th July. Further details about this week will be shared at our Parents and Carers meeting.

Additional Resources & Links

Young Minds

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/professional/resources/supporting-school-transitions

Anna Freud

https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/supporting-childrens-transition-to-secondary-school-guidance-for-parents-and-carers

Mentally Healthy Schools

https://mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/moving-up-the-transition-to-secondary-school