Transition 

We are part of the Monmouth Cluster of Schools, and have a close working relationship with Monmouth Comprehensive School, Raglan Primary School, Osbaston Primary School, Overmonnow Primary School , Trellech Primary School, Cross Ash Primary School, Kymin View Primary School and Llandogo Primary School.

Teachers from across the cluster work closely to share their expertise and ensure that similar effective teaching and learning strategies are used thus aiding a smooth transition on to comprehensive school. 

The Headteachers of the cluster schools meet regularly, as do the Professional Learning Leads, to ensure that we have a shared and consistent approach to the development of the Curriculum for Wales within our schools.

The catchment secondary school for Usk is Monmouth Comprehensive School although we are lucky enough in the Usk area to have several good state and independent schools around and they all have different strengths.

When the time comes to apply for a secondary school place for your child, it is important to consider which school is best suited for your child and your family. 

The local schools that the majority of Usk children go on to are:

• Monmouth Comprehensive School

• Caerleon Comprehensive School

• King Henry VIII School

• Rougemont School

• Monmouth School for Boys

• Monmouth School for Girls

We ensure that all children are supported in their transition process regardless of their age or school that they are moving too.

In Year 6, it is particularly important to help support and prepare the children for some of the changes which accompany moving to secondary school. For all of our children, this is an important life step and can be quite daunting.

To help ensure the children are equipped with the skills needed, we:

• We actively encourage children to explore their new schools before they finish at Usk. This includes providing leaflets/information to prospective students (starting in Year 5), facilitating meetings with members of staff, encouraging visits to open days and transition events and providing opportunities for the children to explore their new school's website (and transition information) during the school day. 

• Provide emotional support for all children to address any worries/questions they may have about their move to secondary school.

• Give assemblies about moving to secondary schools. 

In addition to the above activities, as staff, we also have in depth conversations with each secondary school about all of our Year 6 children. These conversations help to give a sense of each child and ensure that their new teachers are able to continue their learning journey smoothly. 

We're very excited as it will not be long until we meet our September children!

We have a very committed and talented staff team who are all looking forward to meeting the new children joining us in September and their families. We will do our very best to offer children and their families a smooth and happy transition. We want to make sure that every child has the best possible start to their school life.

For those currently attending Usk or Sunflowers Nurseries please confirm the transfer arrangements with nursery staff for Stay & Play sessions.

We have some transition information below for you to read through before your child joins us in September to make the process as seamless as possible and we will share further welcome information and a copy of the school prospectus with you at the New Parents and Carers Meeting.

We hope the information below will be helpful. We really look forward to welcoming both you, your child and your family to Usk CiW Primary School.