TRANSFER FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY

Pupils normally transfer between the ages of 11½ and 12½, so that they will have the opportunity to complete at least 4 years of secondary education.  Parents will be informed of the arrangements no later than December of the year preceding the date of transfer at the start of the new session.

There are arrangements in place for enhanced transitions to secondary where the pupil needs additional information from the educational psychologist or other agencies to be given to the receiving secondary school. Parents are fully involved and informed about all transition arrangements.

Shawhead Primary School has established a strong partnership with its associated secondary school, Coatbridge High School. Beginning in Primary 6, pupils take part in an extensive high school experience timetable which includes tours of the school and taster lessons as well as many opportunities to take part in organised events and learning experiences. These experiences help to prepare pupils, and parents, for a smooth transition between primary and secondary and strives to provide the children with a continuity of learning.

Parents will be informed of the arrangements no later than the December of the year preceding the date of transfer.