Year 7
Welcome to Year 7
I am delighted to welcome our new Year 7 students as they begin their first year of secondary education here at The Warren School.
Starting secondary school is an important milestone. It is the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities, challenges, friendships and personal growth. As Achievement Team Leader for year 7, my aim is for every student in our year group to feel that they belong, recognise their potential and understand that, with the right attitude and support, they can achieve anything.
Education will always be at the heart of everything we do. My vision is for our students to understand that coming to school every day, arriving on time, being prepared, working hard and making positive choices will create opportunities for their future. It is my belief that success is built through good habits, organisation, discipline, resilience and the determination to keep going when something feels difficult, this is something I am passionate about and lead by. Attendance and punctuality are fundamental to achievement and something that is celebrated and rewarded here at The Warren School, regularly throughout the year.
Organisation and the importance of routine is also something I talk to our Year 7’s about on a weekly basis. Students must come prepared each day with the correct equipment and make full use of their student planners. These planners not only help students track their homework, attendance, and punctuality, but also serve as an important line of communication between home and school. We ask parents and carers to check and sign planners weekly, reinforcing the partnership that is essential for student success.
Education is more than examination results. My aim is to help our Year 7 students become well-rounded, confident and compassionate young people. As a year lead team, myself and Mrs Hutchings, our year care team leader, want all of year 7 to develop the courage to express themselves, the maturity to take responsibility for their actions and the kindness to respect and celebrate the differences in others. Every child should feel seen, valued and encouraged to become the very best version of themselves.
As the Year 7 Achievement Team Leader (ATL), I will be closely monitoring the academic progress and overall achievement of the year group, ensuring that every student is supported to reach their full potential. Mrs Hutchings, our Year Care Team (YCT) leader, will oversee pastoral and behavioural matters, while our dedicated Form Tutors will play a key role in students’ daily routines, guiding them in both academic and personal development. Form tutors see students at the beginning and at the end of the school day, celebrating success and acting as the first port of call for any issues their tutees may be facing.
My promise to our Year 7 students is that I will be present, consistent and passionate about every single one of them. I will celebrate their achievements, support them through challenges and remind them of their potential—even in moments when they may struggle to see it for themselves. Our motto here at the Warren School is for our students to be ‘in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing.’ This is reinforced through our attitudes and practices as a Year Leadership team.
Year 7 is where the foundations are laid. Together, we will make those foundations strong.
Welcome to The Warren School. I am incredibly excited to begin this journey with you and to watch our students grow into successful, responsible and inspiring young people who are ready to achieve their dreams.
Mrs Emma-Louise Nelson
Achievement Team Leader – Year 7
