Transition

Primary to Secondary

The academy and its associated primaries have a close relationship through the Meldrum School’s Cluster Group and there is joint development in a number of curriculum areas.  The Academy and Associated Primaries work closely to promote the four capacities of the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE).  We aim to build on this good practice to ensure that all children experience continuity and progression through the entire curriculum. There is joint sharing of good practice between teachers of both sectors to help ensure all our pupils are successful learners, responsible citizens, effective contributors and confident individuals.  To help ensure we achieve these aims we gather all the appropriate information about the individual strengths and development needs of all prospective pupils. Members of Pastoral Care and Senior Management visit all our associated primary schools to gain as much information as possible about each young person coming to Meldrum Academy. A detailed picture of each young person is built up and this helps to ensure that when classes are formed, and they arrive in S1 we can meet their individual needs.   

An information evening takes place in January of P7 either at the Academy or via an online meeting to explain to parents how the transition process is structured.  Where possible a tour of the school will take place. In June an induction programme for all P7's coming to Meldrum Academy takes place. Young people have the opportunity to engage in activities that familiarise themselves with the school building and meet the teachers. During June there will be a further information evening for prospective parents where they will be updated with relevant information for their young person starting S1 in August. This also gives an opportunity to ask questions and meet senior staff and members of the wider Pupil Support Team.

Enrolment Information packs for young people joining S1 are circulated to primary schools in the Meldrum Academy catchment area in January and then issued to parents. 

Parents of young people joining the school in classes other than S1, or in the middle of a school session, should contact the school office who will arrange for an admission pack to be posted out. Arrangements will then be made for parents/carers to discuss the enrolment with the Depute Head Teacher.  

Post School

Young people transitioning out of school to further learning or work will be supported in the choices they make by Pastoral Care Staff and the Skills Development Scotland Careers advisor. Parent information evenings, #No wrong path, will be held during the autumn term to advise parents on the variety of routes available to pupils through further learning or into the world of work. Skills Development Scotland 

 Visit Parentzone for more information about transitions: https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/my-child/transitions