Transition
We are delighted to welcome you and your child to Ibstock School which is part of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust. This is the start of a real partnership as school and home work together to ensure your child receives the very best education, and can take advantage of all the opportunities we have to offer them at our school.
Moving from primary to secondary school can feel like a big step for children and their families, and this is natural. Our staff are looking forward to helping you and your child prepare for this exciting step in their education journey. We have lots of activities planned to support you and your child through this journey to make the transition as smooth as possible.
To help us prepare for the transfer, please complete our Admissions Form. It is important that we receive this information to ensure a smooth transition for your child. The link to the ICT Acceptable Use Agreement can be found here – ICT Acceptable Use Agreement 2026
| Key Dates for Parents/ Carers
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| Monday 2nd March 2026 | You will have received the name of the school your child has been allocated to. Your welcome postcard will be sent. |
| March 2026 | Welcome emails will be sent to Parents/Carers via Ibstock school. |
| Tuesday 10th March 2026 | Welcome Evening for Parents/ Carers and students at Ibstock School, 5:30-6:30pm. |
| Throughout March and April | SEND drop-in sessions at Primary Schools. |
| W/C 11th May | CREW groups and CREW Leaders confirmed; information sent to Parents/ Carers. |
| Date TBC (mid-June) | Enhanced Transition Day (invite only) at Ibstock School. |
| Thursday 25th June | Transition Evening for Parents/Carers and students at Ibstock School, 5:00-7:00pm. |
| Thursday 2nd July | Transition Day at Ibstock School. |
| Tuesday 25th August | First day of term. Orientation sessions planned over first couple of days to support students in understanding our routines, find their way around and to help them settle in. |
| Half Term 1 (Aug- mid-Oct) | First unit of Year 7 PSHE is Transition and Safety. It focuses on managing the challenges of starting a new school, making friends, study skills, safety (e.g. road, water) and first aid. |
If you no longer wish to take up the offer of Ibstock School, please inform Leicestershire County Council Allocations Department and email admin@ibstockschool.co.uk so that your child’s place can be offered to another student.
All term dates for 2026 – 2027 can be found here – Ibstock School Term Dates
We look forward to welcoming you in person to our school very soon.
Kindest Regards,
Ben White
Head of School
Options
Click here to read our Options Evening Letter – Options Evening Letter
Click here to view our Options Booklet – KS4 Options Booklet