Transition to Giles Academy 2025
We are pleased to welcome new students to our school community. The information on this webpage is to help ensure the smooth transition from primary school to Giles Academy. We will effectively communicate with you and be here to answer any questions you may have.
- If you have any questions, please contact the Transition team at Giles Academy via transition@gilesacademy.co.uk
At Giles Academy, you will receive a high standard of education from our exceptional staff, supported by our excellent facilities. We are proud of our high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care to support all of our students so they can achieve their full potential.
Key Staff
Mrs Lucy Conley
SLAT Chief Executive Officer
Miss Katie Belcher
Head of School
Mrs Lucy Simons
Pastoral Year Lead (Year 7)
Mr Chris Wright
Trust Executive Education Director (Behaviour, Pastoral & Safeguarding)
Mrs Sam Pell
Trust Associate Quality Director (KS3 Transition Lead)
For details of the Pastoral Team at Giles Academy, visit www.gilesacademy.co.uk/pastoral-structure
For details of the the Safeguarding Team at Giles Academy, visit www.gilesacademy.co.uk/safeguarding
For details of all staff at Giles Academy, visit www.gilesacademy.co.uk/whos-who
Transition Day
We have arranged for all of our new students to visit Giles Academy for the full day on Friday 27th June 2025. This will give students the opportunity to get to know the schools a little better, make new friends and ask any questions.
- All students will need to arrive at Giles Academy by 8.45am. If you are travelling by car you will need to bring your child to the main entrance which is situated at the front of school building.
- Parents and carers will need to be available for 2.30pm which is when the Transition Day finishes.
- Students should wear their primary school uniform on this day.
- Lunch will be provided free of charge, but we ask that students bring water in an appropriate plastic bottle for the day.
Further information about the Transition Day will be provided nearer the time so please ensure we have always have your up to date contact information.
Transition Welcome Pack
The following printed leaflets will be sent home to parents in March 2025. If you have not received (by the end of March 2025) or cannot find your copy, you can open and download by clicking the images below or email transition@gilesacademy.co.uk
Dedicated yards for each year group
We know that by providing dedicated yards for each year group with staff visible in each yard, it creates a happy student community, a sense of belonging and enables students to safely socialise with their friends.
On the aerial map, you can see how each year group has their own area before school starts, during morning break and at lunchtime. At these times, the respective Pastoral Year Lead for each year group will always be in their own yard.
This helps Year 7 with their transition from primary school as our students come from over 25 different primary schools, so no one will ever feel alone as they will make friends quickly and feel part of our family community.
Useful website links
School Term Dates: www.gilesacademy.co.uk/term-dates
School Uniform Policy: www.gilesacademy.co.uk/uniform-shop
Nationwide School Uniforms: www.nationwideschooluniforms.co.uk
Apply for free school meals: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-pupil-support/apply-free-school-meals
Apply for school transport: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-college-transport
Working Together Communication Policy
On the link below is our ‘Working Together Communication Policy’ for parents/carers and visitors to our school. This policy outlines the expected conduct of parents/carers and visitors and how to engage with the school.
South Lincolnshire Academies Trust Policies
On the link below you will find details of all Trust policies conveniently in one location. This covers everything from admissions to safeguarding and attendance to social media use.