Axe Valley Academy

A year 6-7 Summer Transition Programme

Mentored by

The Big Step- Summer Transition Programmes

making The Big Step a smaller step!

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Axe Valley Academy, Axminster

Ages: 10 - 11 years

Devon HAF Programme Free

Next date: Monday 28th Jul, 08:30 – 15:00

Funded by Devon County Council

Universal provision

Axe Valley Academy block mentored by The Big Step- Summer Transition Programmes

A summary

? What is The Big Step? Imagine your child is about to take that huge leap from primary to secondary school — exciting, but also nerve-wracking. The Big Step is a summer programme designed to ease those nerves, build confidence, and help them make friends before school even starts. ?? ? What Will They Actually Do? We’re not just about ‘keeping them busy’. Every day is packed with fun, hands-on experiences that get kids talking, thinking, and laughing together. ? Glow-in-the-Dark Dodgeball* – yes, it’s as fun as it sounds! They’ll play in UV-lit zones with music pumping and team challenges to break the ice. *Only available at selected venues ?️‍♀️ CSI Investigations – they’ll become young detectives, solving a ‘crime’ using real forensic techniques like fingerprint dusting and evidence decoding. ? Escape Room Boxes – team logic games where students work together to unlock secret codes and crack story-driven puzzles. ? Martial Arts Workshops – led by trained instructors, these sessions teach basic self-defence moves and build confidence and focus. ? Classroom Games – Silly Games – quickfire, hilarious mini-games that break the ice and get everyone relaxed and involved. ? Let’s Cook! – simple, healthy recipes they’ll actually want to eat (and can recreate at home). Think wraps, smoothies and ‘fakeaways’. ⛳ Crazy Golf Build & Play – they’ll design and build their own golf courses out of everyday materials, then challenge other teams to play them. ? Anxiety & Transition Workshops – all done in a fun, gentle way. We explore real worries and offer tools to handle change – breathing techniques, what-if planning, and confidence boosts. ? And Much, Much More... – Every site has its own flair and extras, so no two weeks are the same!

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1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Makaton and PECS trained

Sensory break area

Quiet spaces

Secure environment

Disability communication skills

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About your mentor

The Big Step- Summer Transition Programmes

making The Big Step a smaller step!

Starting secondary school is a big step. It’s an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming. As a parent, you want your child to feel confident, make new friends, and start Year 7 ready to thrive. But how do you make sure they get the best start? That’s where The Big Step comes in. We’ve helped over 7000 children across the Southwest transition into secondary school, and we’ve seen the difference it makes. Our Summer Transition Programme at is designed to give your child the best start possible, helping them feel at home in their new school before September even begins.

Lunchtime Menu

Your child will receive a cold packed lunch (sandwich, healthy desert and snack) and soft drink. We will contact you prior to the summer with further details.

Learning aims

Aim 1

To make new friends before September: Children will build friendships through team games and group tasks, so they start school already knowing familiar faces.

Aim 3

Through discussions & games, we help children understand that their worries are normal. They'll learn tools for managing change, planning ahead, & building self-confidence

Aim 2

To get to know their new school site: We help children explore key areas of their new school, so they feel confident finding their way around from day one.

Aim 4

To feel less anxious about starting secondary school: Through fun, supportive activities, children learn to manage change and feel more confident about starting Year 7.

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Where we'll be

Axe Valley Academy, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Meals

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience is an educational activity and the 14-day cooling-off period under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.

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