Parents

We’re more than just a holiday club. Check out how we can help your child settle in to their new life at secondary school.

Introduction

A child’s transition from primary to secondary school can be equally emotional for you too. The Big Step aims to alleviate some of your worries by giving your child the opportunity to make new friends, get to know their way around their new school and understand what is expected of them – giving them a head start before their first day in September.

From the moment your child has been accepted into their new school and you have completed our online booking form, we work with you to support your child’s transition. Whether your child has additional needs, an EHCP, or is just a little bit nervous, our aim is to be by their side every step of the way. Our experienced teaching staff are available to chat with you before our transition programmes start for extra peace of mind.

PARENT BENEFITS

Free resources

We offer free advice and resources to all parents whose children are taking part in The Big Step summer programmes

Affordable childcare

Our educational summer programme is affordable and comes with the option of monthly installments

Alleviate concerns

You can rest assured knowing that your child will make a positive transition from primary to secondary school

Our aims for your child

Ensure a smooth transition from primary to secondary school

Improve literacy and numeracy skills

Develop and improve confidence and self-esteem

Improve educational attainment, ensuring gains made in primary school are not lost in transition

Provide the opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with their new school

Help students to meet and make new friends

Provide a taster of activities and learning, allowing students to gain new skills and knowledge

How we deliver

Learning objectives are delivered in a creative and inspiring way

We focus on improving literacy and numeracy through a planned curriculum

Our programmes are delivered by experienced teachers and trained coaches

We provide an environment where students and families can share questions and concerns about their transition to secondary school

The Big Step was an excellent programme with varied activities. Joseph is sporty so those events were great fun for him, especially the ones with a twist - he loved the ‘throwing a wellie'! He came home every day with tales of how things went and the things he did. In his words the children who didn’t go ‘were missing out.’ The passport booklet was also a great idea for confidence - he really enjoyed the scenarios and going through the mock timetables. He felt they helped him a lot. Super job, The Big Step Team.

Parent

Such a genius way of integrating Y7 children into the school. Good size groups, my daughter made 5 new friends immediately! Love the fact there was a bit of everything - sport, dance, cooking, IT, art, team building and that all important topic of mental well-being. Well worth the money for a week of stimulation and was pleased with the safety put in place for COVID.

Parent

In short, a huge, huge thank you!!! I’m so glad she has gone from scared witless and tears to excitement about starting a new school. I am forever grateful. Thanks again Dan. You guys are awesome. P.S. It was totally 100% worth the money.

Parent

Honestly - it was fantastic! My son had such a great time, made lots of new friends, and looked forward to going every day! My friends couldn’t believe that their school doesn’t participate in this as they would have jumped at the chance.

Parent

Mia was looking forward to The Big Step week ever since we found out about it last year, so it was fantastic that it could go ahead under the current situation. I thought everything was arranged and handled brilliantly with everyone’s health and safety in mind. Everyday Mia came home with a smile on her face and buzzing about the day she had just had and the friends she had made. I would 100% recommend The Big Step to everyone. I hope The Big Step team can attend more schools in the future because there are 100’s of children missing out on this fantastic opportunity and should be made compulsory.

Parent