Formation time is an important part of the school day. It gives pupils a positive start to the morning, helps them feel part of the school community, and provides an opportunity to check in with their tutor and peers. Form time also supports personal development, promotes good attendance and organisation, and helps ensure that every pupil is ready to learn and succeed throughout the day.

All students are allocated a place in a Formation group. Each Formation group is a mixed ability/gender grouping of students from a range of primary schools. The Year Lead leads the team of Formation Tutors who are responsible for the day-to-day care of their tutees and each year group is also supported by a Pastoral Lead.

Formation Time commences at 8.45am each morning and students are expected to arrive promptly for registration.

There are a range of activities during formation time which support the development of the whole person:

• Student briefing
• Current Affairs
• Literacy
• Assembly
• Celebration of the Word