I am very proud to be the Headteacher at Seaford Head School. Seaford Head is a dynamic and exciting learning community where students work extremely hard and enjoy all aspects of school life. We expect all our Year 7 students to have big dreams and ambitions for the future and we will encourage and guide you, as you work towards turning these dreams into reality. We look forward to you studying conscientiously in lessons and taking full advantage of the wide range of opportunities that will be presented to you outside of the classroom. We have the highest expectations of every member of our school community and we will challenge you to become the very best you can be. You are at the start of a very exciting journey and we will support you every step of the way.
I am Mrs K and I am really proud to be in charge of the Steyne Site at Seaford Head School.
One of the many fantastic things about our school, is that we have 3 sites.
The Steyne Road site has Year 7 and 8 on it, which means we are able to ensure a nurturing space, in a much smaller environment – to make sure you feel as supported as possible.
We know that coming to secondary school is a big change, but with change comes opportunity. I will be coming round to speak to each and every one of you at your primary school, to show you what your time at the school will look like and answer any questions you might have.
We are a community at Seaford Head School. A community that is built around being kind, working hard and making sure you have every opportunity possible available to you. We can’t wait to meet you!
For our Open Evening for prospective Year 7 students and parents/carers for September 2026 information can be found below.
We are very proud of the transition programme at our school. We feel it is vital for our new intake to feel that all their worries and questions are dealt with in a caring informative way. Key staff will meet with the Year 6 students in terms 5/6 in our feeder primary schools. Those students that are outside the Seaford area will be invited in to meet other students that are in the same position, which gives these students the sense of “not being alone” when starting a school without the primary school foundations of our community area. We invite our parents/carers into our school the week before the Taster Week for a Welcome Evening, where they will get the opportunity to also meet the tutors and key staff for Year 7.
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Mrs Kaukolahti to commence Year 6 Transition Visits to Seaford area Primary Schools |
w/c Monday 27th April to Friday 5th June 2026. |
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Taster Morning for students from Primary Schools that are outside the Seaford area |
Monday 8th June |
Steyne Site |
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Confirmation of Tutor Group |
Via primary school and before Welcome Evening. Letters will be posted to out of Seaford Primary Schools. Date TBC |
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Year 6 Parents and Carers Welcome Evening; Steyne Site |
Thursday 2nd July |
Main Hall and Tutor Rooms, Steyne Site. |
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Taster Week |
Monday 6th July 2026 to Friday 10th July 2026 (Students to be in their own Primary School uniform) |
Steyne Site |
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Years 6/7 Festival in the Sun |
Thursday 9th July |
Steyne Site Field (Tickets to be purchased in Taster Week and can be purchased on the door) |
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Colour Dash |
Friday 10th July |
Steyne Site Field |
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All students who are due to start at Seaford Head School in September are invited to spend the week with us in July. This gives them a real feel of our school community. They will become familiar with their full timetable and meet all their teachers and key staff who will be welcoming them in the new academic year. This week allows students to adjust to the secondary school environment, know where their classrooms are and what subjects they will be studying. We feel it vital for the new Year 7 students to feel confident and excited about starting with us in September after the long, summer break.
To encourage the new Year 7 students to socialise and strengthen their bond as a group, we also have the Fun in the Sun Festival, which is an outdoor event full of games, music and refreshments held in the early evening, along with our current Year 7. We have our whole school Colour Dash on the last day of Taster Week which takes place on the school field.
Whilst some students are really excited about starting secondary school, we also understand that it can be very daunting for some others. Our school has a strong ethos regarding wellbeing and we want to encourage all of our students to feel safe and cared for whilst at school. Our Assistant Heads of Year offer emotional wellbeing support to the students throughout their time at Seaford Head School to guide them through challenges that they may face during the school day. We also have a Lunch Club which is geared towards providing an alternative environment for students. Students can play chess, cards or board games, draw or colour, or just come for a chat. The club is there for students to drop-in so there is no sign up required. This support is available through the whole of Year 7.
We’d like to share some top tips for joining secondary school with you, from us and the experts in the school, Year 7!
Helpful hints and top tips for starting secondary school and how parents/carers can support:
Organisation is possibly the biggest shift for students, encouraging them to pack their bags the night before, will make mornings feel a little easier.
Download Edulink to monitor your child’s progress- on this you will find their timetable, homework, achievement points, behaviour points and parents evening appointments.
Download the ParentPay app, this is where lunch money is added and any events that go on throughout the school.
Get involved! We have so many extra-curricular clubs available at Seaford Head School. It’s the best way to get to know new people and have fun, so please encourage your children to give this a try!
Homework – we know this is new for them, but organisation is key. You will be given a login for TEAMS, where all of your homework will be set, keep checking and ensure you get it done in good time to avoid any stress. We have a homework club after school every day and at lunchtime twice a week, you can use this for support or just a quiet space to work.
Plan and do the journey to school (and back!) before the taster week
Have a go at trying to do a tie – there is always someone on hand to help, but it’s a good skill to learn!
Top Tips from current Year 7’s
There are a lot of corridors at first, but it isn’t that bad! It’s actually, kind of cool!
I thought I’d hate the uniform, but I like it now, it’s like we are all on the same team!
Join clubs – I’ve made loads of new friends this way!
Do homework straight away, it’s only stressful if you leave it!
Don’t worry about getting lost. Lots of people will be here to help you and it’s normal!
Come to breakfast club, I like to meet friends and have my toast before the day starts!
Try your best, the teachers are really helpful here!
Don’t try and make friends by being someone you’re not – be you
Make a good first impression and spend time with the people you like, not the people you think you should
Don’t be someone other people like, be who you like!
School food is good
The school is not as big as you think!
You don’t get as lost as you think you will – don’t be scared to ask people where to go!
| How can students travel to Seaford Head School?-Active Travel Map | Download now |
| Moving On Up Booklet | Download now |
| BBC Bitesize – Starting Secondary School | Visit page |
| Summer School New Year 7 2026 | Download now |
| Festival in the Sun 2026 | Download now |
| Colour Dash Poster 2025 | Download now |
| Introduction to English and Maths at KS3 | Download now |
