Transition
WELCOME TO OUR BBEC TRANSITION PAGE WHERE YOU’LL FIND LOTS OF USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT MOVING TO BBEC!
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Below are a few frequently asked questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does school start and finish?
School is open to students from 8:10am to enjoy some breakfast and social time with friends before lessons start. All students must be in school before 8:30am. The school day finishes at 3:00pm (Monday to Friday).
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How long do lessons last for?
There are five one-hour lessons each school day. The school day begins with VIP and assemblies, which last for 35 minutes. Teachers meet students at their classroom door, and learning begins the moment they enter the classroom. This is why it is so important that students arrive on time.
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What extra-curricular activities are available to my child?
Visit the Extra-Curricular Activities page to view an example of the activities available to students this academic year. Please be aware that these may change in September.
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In addition to these activities, there are clubs run by the Art and Design Department, including photography, painting and drawing. The Music Department offers a wide range of instrumental lessons at heavily discounted prices (£1 per lesson) in drums, guitar, vocals, bass, piano, violin, flute, clarinet and saxophone.
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Can my child be in a form group with his/her friends from primary?
We appreciate that starting secondary school can feel a little daunting and that having friends around may sound comforting. However, making new friends is also an important part of starting at a new school.
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The Year Team has spoken to all feeder primary schools and has been given information on friendship groups and pupil matches. This information will be taken into consideration when placing students into form groups.
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Classes for other subjects are created based on ability so that teaching can be as tailored and effective as possible.
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Do I need to meet my child at the school gates like in primary school?
No. However, some parents and carers do choose to collect their child from the main gates. To help ensure the safety of all students, we ask that anyone arriving by car park as far away from the main entrance as possible.
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We find that most students prefer to walk or cycle home with their friends once they gain a little more independence.
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My child has specific SEN needs. Who do I contact about this?
Our SEND team at BBEC has already collected information on all students who are on the SEND register at primary school, so you do not need to inform us separately.
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If you have any specific concerns, you can contact our SENDCo team at:
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Where will the students have dinner?
Year 7 students have their lunch in the main hall which is a designated space for Year 7 students. Here they can pick up a hot or cold meal or bring their own packed lunch.
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We are a cashless school here at BBEC and so if the students are purchasing lunch you will need to add money to their ParentPay account. More details can be found on our website.
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If your child receives free school meals currently, you will need to reapply through the Bradford Council Website.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals/bradford
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Who is my child’s form tutor and what is his/her role?
Every student is placed in a Form Tutor group, and form time takes place every day.
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The Form Tutor's role is to deliver important PSHE education, monitor attendance and behaviour, and provide pastoral support for your child should they need it.
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Who do I speak with if I have a concern?
For non-urgent issues, your child's Form Tutor will be your main point of contact and should be the first person you approach with any questions or concerns. You can contact them via your child's ARCK record. If the concern is more urgent, or if you are unhappy with how your concern has been dealt with, you can contact a member of the Year 7 team.
Miss Davison – Head of Year
chelsea.davison@bbec.bdat-academies.org
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Where should my child store PE uniform? Will my child get a locker?
Parents will be able to purchase a locker key via ParentPay when Year 7 students join us in September. This will be made available after transition day.
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Upon your child's departure from BBEC at the end of Year 11, providing they return the locker key, the £5 deposit will be refunded.
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If lost, a replacement locker key will cost £5, so keys should be looked after carefully.
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Students can store their PE kit and any other belongings in their locker before lessons begin at 8:35am. They can also access their locker before break, before lunch and after school to collect or return equipment.
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If my child is ill, how do I report the absence?
If your child is ill, you must ring the school on 01274 676285 and press option 1 for the dedicated absence line before 8:35am on each day of absence.
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If there is no record of an absence and your child has not been registered in school, you will receive a phone call or text message informing you of the absence.
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If your child needs to leave school early due to illness, you will be contacted and they must be signed out at Student Reception.
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How much homework will my child receive and how do I know if my child gets any homework?
Your child will receive one piece of English, Maths and Science homework each week. How often they have a subject will determine the amount of homework they receive.
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Homework from other subjects may vary from once a week to once per half-term. Homework will be logged on an application called ClassCharts.
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You and your child will be provided with login details when they start in September. This will allow you to check homework tasks and ensure your child is keeping up to date with their work.
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My child has lost his/her PE uniform/coat etc.
If items have been lost in school, students should first retrace their steps, as items are often left in previous lessons.
If an item has been lost at break or lunchtime, it may have been handed in to Student Reception and placed in lost property.
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Students should check with Student Reception at break, lunchtime or at the end of the school day before becoming too concerned.
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We strongly recommend labelling all uniform and PE kit. If kit is left in the changing rooms, the PE Department will help your child look for it in lost property. However, if items are not labelled, this can be more difficult.
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Is my child allowed a mobile phone in school? How can I contact my child?
BBEC is a phone-free school to support learning, safeguarding and positive student behaviour. We use a secure and lockable phone pouch system in line with current Department for Education expectations. This allows students to keep their phones safely locked away throughout the school day while still having possession of them.
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If your child needs to contact you during the school day, this can be done through Student Reception. Likewise, if you need to contact your child, please ring the school on 01274 676285.
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We look forward to meeting you in September.
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