Does anyone know how, generally, form groups are compiled for the new starters (Y7) when moving up from primary? By form groups I mean where they go for registration and not which group/stream they might be put in for a particular subject which will be allocated according to academic ability.
Do secondary schools get a pupil record sent to them from primary that they read and possibly gleam information as to who might/might not mix well together? I'm sure that Heads can't possibly speak to Heads from all local primaries for information on each pupil? Do they only get a 'heads up' (if you'll pardon the pun) about certain pupils if there are very particular issues such as SN or previous (bad) behaviour of a consistent nature.
Do these form groups stay the same throughout (like they did when I was at school) or are they fluid now?
I suppose all schools are different but I'm thinking along the lines of very big state comps rather than small state/private schools.
Any Heads/Deputies or admin staff who can shed some light?
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FagAshMIL · 24/03/2017 14:49
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