Starting at Bradford Forster Academy
Welcome to Bradford Forster Academy!
We can’t wait to welcome you to BFA in September. We’ll make sure you get off to the best possible start from the first day you arrive.
Transferring from primary to secondary school is an extraordinary moment in all our lives – we’ve all been there!
For students, we want you to learn and grow every day that you are here. Stepping up to high school can be scary for some, but we want you to embrace the moment with open arms! If you need help, we will be here to support you too.
For parents and carers, we welcome you to our school community too. Families play a huge role here and communication is really important. Thank you for your support. Together, we will do all we can to nurture and support your child on their high school journey with us.
Congratulations, and welcome to Bradford Forster Academy. On behalf of all the staff and students at BFA, we would like to wish you a warm welcome and say how delighted we are that you will be joining our brilliant school in September.
In the upcoming months, the Year 7 Team will be visiting your child’s school to introduce themselves and answer any questions your child may have.
We will be continuing to add more information to your website and our social media channels, so please do follow our pages for updates relating to transition but it is also a great opportunity to see what our school is up to.
Once again, a massive congratulations and thank you for choosing Bradford Forster Academy.
Key dates
| Transition Evening | Wednesday 26th June |
| Transition Day | Wednesday 3rd July |
| First Day at Bradford Forster Academy | Wednesday 4th September |
Transition Evening – Wednesday 26th June
Transition Evening is a great opportunity for parents to come to the school and meet the students teachers and our Senior Leadership team and ask any questions you may have.
The evening will run from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, and we will send more information home about this in the coming weeks – please keep an eye on our social media pages & your emails.
Transition Day – Wednesday 3rd July
Transition Day is key to your child’s transition to high school. We have an exciting day planned which will allow you the opportunity to meet your new form tutor, take a tour of the school and learn more about what is to come and of course meet your new classmates.
More information about the timings of the day will be sent out closer to the time – please keep an eye on our social media pages & your emails.
First Day at Bradford Forster Academy – Wednesday 4th September
When the big day arrives, it can be emotional for parents and students, but don’t worry. Running up to your child’s first day, we will be in contact with you providing you with all the information you will need. We want this to be a positive experience for everyone that sets the tone for the future of your child’s education so do not hesitate to get in touch with any queries you may have.
Resources for Parents and Carers
The transition to high school can be difficult for both students and parents. Here are some useful resources to support you and your child with the transition.
Online Resources
This pre-teens online safety advice for parents of 11-13s from Internet Matters has lots of tips, information and guidance on all aspects of online safety including gaming, cyberbullying and social media.
Family Lives guide to supporting your child starting secondary school has lots of information and related links.
Books
Sarah Ockwell-Smith’s ‘Between: A guide for parents of eight to thirteen-year-olds’ is a guide for parents of tweens, including sections on your child’s brain development, starting secondary school, puberty, screen time, friendships and relationships, mental health and body image.
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk is a really practical book full of tips to help parents of teenagers with communication and relationships.
