Year 7 Admissions
Our student handbook should be able to answer most of the questions you have and will be updated over the summer to reflect our new team and a few small changes.
WHEN IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL?
We are looking forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students on Tuesday 5th September. Students must arrive between 8:10 and 8:25am at the school main gate (not the South gate where students came on transition day). Students will be dismissed before lunch at 12pm. Students entitled to Free School Meals will be given a packed lunch.
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING TO SCHOOL ON THE FIRST DAY?
Here are the nine essential equipment items. On days you do PE you will also need your full PE kit. For maths you should also have a scientific calculator, a protractor and a compass.
HOW AND WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO PURCHASE A SCHOOL UNIFORM?
All uniforms are purchased through the school. Here is the link to our uniform shop on the Parent tab of the website and here is the link to book an appointment if you want to try any items.
HOW DO I KEEP UPDATED WITH MY CHILD’S BEHAVIOUR AND ATTENDANCE?
We use an app called My Child At School. You can track your child’s merits and demerits as well as attendance and book progress evening appointments. You will be sent a code to access your child’s account in September.
WHEN CAN I DISCUSS WITH TEACHERS HOW MY CHILD IS DOING IN PERSON?
We invite you to meet your child’s tutor on Friday September 22nd between 2:30 and 3:30pm. Year 7 Progress Evening in on Thursday 11th January from 4-7pm
HOW DO I PAY FOR SCHOOL LUNCHES?
Heartlands uses Parent Pay – a cashless system that is linked to your child’s fingerprint. You will receive a letter in September to set up this account.
HOW DO I KEEP UPDATED WITH MY CHILD’S BEHAVIOUR AND ATTENDANCE?
We use an app called My Child At School. You can track your child’s merits and demerits as well as attendance and book progress evening appointments. You will be sent a code to access your child’s account in September.
HOW WILL THE SCHOOL GET INFORMATION FROM MY CHILD’S PRIMARY SCHOOL?
All primary schools in the UK will submit predicted grades to the government, these will be shared with secondary schools prior to September. They will also share any other relevant information related to your child’s educational experience so far.
MY CHILD HAS AN EDUCATIONAL HEALTH AND CARE PLAN, HOW WILL THEIR TRANSITION BE SUPPORTED?
For the majority of these students, you will have already received specific communication from the school. If this isn’t the case you can contact our SENCO SEND@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk
WILL THE SCHOOL BE RUNNING SUMMER SCHOOL?
We share information about summer school in June each year. We will confirm summer school dates for 2024 in the spring term.
WHAT ACADEMIC SUPPORT WILL BE PUT IN PLACE TO HELP MY CHILD?
Excellent teaching and support is key to our approach at Heartlands. We liaise closely with primary schools in the summer term sharing information to make sure we understand the needs of your child. Every teacher has academic data and information about every child they teach and we monitor progress in class as well as in twice yearly formal assessments.
HOW WILL THE SCHOOL SUPPORT MY CHILD EMOTIONALLY IN SEPTEMBER?
Heartlands has a very comprehensive emotional support network. Students receive guidance related to mental health through tutor time sessions and personal development
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I NO LONGER WISH TO TAKE UP MY PLACE IN SEPTEMBER, OR AM UNABLE TO DO SO FOR ANY REASON?
Please let Haringey Admissions know this information as soon as possible.
CONTACT
For all other questions about Transition and Year 7, please email: hhs.admission@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk If you have any general queries please email office@heartlands.heartlands.haringey.sch.uk
