New intake

If your child is coming to CamVC from out of catchment, please watch this video with your child before new intake days. You do not need to watch if your child attends a feeder primary school, as we will be visiting the school and delivering the assembly in person.

We are unable to visit all the non-feeder schools to do bridging activities in person. However, these will be added to this page in June, to download and complete at home.

There will be a maths activity and English activity, along with a pre-recorded welcome assembly for your child to watch before new intake days in July.

Please can your child bring an example piece of their work (handwriting based) to their first day in September; this will be collected in their first English lesson.

During the summer term, we will create the new tutor groups for Year 7. We group pupils to ensure a balance of gender, ability, behaviour, Special Educational Needs, and the gifts and talents of the pupils. We take advice from primary schools regarding the placement of pupils with Special Educational Needs and we ask the schools to advise of any pupils who should not be grouped together. The Year 6 teachers have no other input into the formation of tutor groups. We ensure that all pupils are placed in a tutor group where they will know at least one other pupil from their primary school, if possible. The pupils meet other members of their tutor group on the new intake days and quickly make new friends in September.

In Year 7, pupils are taught most lessons in their tutor groups for the first half term. During this time, teachers will be able to assess pupils, and ability sets for Maths are formed during the first and second terms. The PE department also regroups pupils; therefore, your child will not spend all their time in the tutor group and will be with different combinations of children across lessons.

From September 2025, we are broadening our Year 7 Languages offer, to maximise student choice and engagement. All students study a Modern Foreign Language: your child can elect to study either Spanish, French, or German. Students who show an aptitude for language study will be given the opportunity also to study a second language from the mid-point of Year 7. We will group students according to their language preference, so we ask that your child makes their choice of Spanish, French, or German. You will be asked to indicate their preference on the registration documents (coming in May). We will do our best to accommodate all students’ preference.

At CamVC, we have a rolling programme to ensure that all pupils have access to a 1:1 iPad for learning. This is because we believe that iPads empower us to work together to open new avenues to learning, so that our students are flexible and creative, and better prepared for the future. Since September 2021, all our students have been enrolled in this scheme. Your child’s intake will be the latest year group to join the iPads for Learning programme and reap the benefits of this technology. To be able to move forward, we are reliant on parents and carers sharing our vision and supporting our plan with a monthly voluntary contribution towards their child’s iPad.

We have been working with Albion, an Apple Solution Expert for Education: www.albion.co.uk/education/apple-in-education and an educational charity whose mission is to work with schools and their parents to provide devices to pupils so that they can use technology for learning, both in school and at home. We have thus been able to provide a scheme that is funded using voluntary parental donations; the College makes no profit from this arrangement. We now have substantial experience of the enhanced learning opportunities the iPad will give our pupils, and we hope that parents/carers are able to make a voluntary donation of approximately £13.53 a month over 60 months, starting in September 2025. In return, your child will receive the newest version of iPad plus case, wall charger, full insurance against damage and theft, all software and applications needed and technical support during school hours.

The College has been able to secure funding to allow us to offer financial assistance to families who are experiencing financial difficulties. If you think your child may be eligible, please contact us via Reception (thecollege@cambournevc.org). The College has also tried to ensure the scheme is as cheap as possible and will continue to look at other possible solutions to ensure the benefits of the scheme are open to all. Full details will be within your registration pack and details of a separate parents’ iPad information meeting will be sent separately.

Travel expectations

We encourage all Cambourne‑resident pupils, except those with specific medical or special educational needs, to walk, cycle or scooter to school. Secure cycle and scooter storage is available on site; pupils must bring a padlock to secure their bike or scooter each day.

Pupils cycling to school are strongly advised to:

• Wear a correctly fitted cycle helmet
• Complete Bikeability training

Bikeability cycle training at Cambourne Village College

Pupils at Cambourne Village College are eligible for free Bikeability cycle training, funded by Cambridgeshire County Council and delivered by Outspoken Training, a local specialist provider. Bikeability is the National Standard for cycling, designed to equip young people with the skills, knowledge and on‑road experience needed to cycle safely and confidently. Its core aim is to encourage more pupils to travel by bike.

Training levels available

• Level 2 Training For Year 7 pupils who have not previously completed Level 2 and wish to begin making on‑road journeys by bike in September. Maximum places: 12 Requirement: Able to ride a bike confidently off‑road.
• Level 3 Training For pupils who already cycle and want to further improve their on‑road skills and confidence. Maximum places: 9 per day Requirement: Bikeability Level 2 must already be achieved.

Booking a place

Bookings are made directly with Outspoken Training. Spaces are very limited. Bookings open in the Summer Term for August 2026.

• Email: team@outspokentraining.co.uk
• Telephone: 01223 473820
• Website: www.outspokentraining.co.uk

All course administration is handled by Outspoken Training.

What pupils need on the day

To ensure pupils are safe and comfortable during training, please make sure they:

• Dress appropriately for the weather, including sun protection
• Bring plenty of water
• Bring a packed lunch

We believe that wearing uniform helps to create a sense of identity and community in school. Our uniform is smart, practical and comfortable and we expect pupils to wear it with pride. School-branded items should be purchased from our school suppliers (total clothing and Schoolyard). Please purchase directly from their websites: https://cambourne.schoolyard-online.co.uk/ and https://www.totalclothingshop.co.uk/camvc. This should be done ideally before the beginning of August to allow for busy periods with our supplier and delivery times. Total Clothing will also be holding a pop-up shop within the school on Thursday 3^rd July between 3-5pm.   Note: this is to try sizing; you will have to purchase online at home. Your child will be expected to be in full uniform on their first day at Cambourne Village College.

We have a range of second-hand uniform available to purchase.  Please visit our school website and complete the Second-Hand Uniform Request form to enquire about items and sizes currently available  Uniform – Cambourne Village College (cambournevc.org). If you have difficulty in providing school uniform for your child, please contact Mrs Ecclestone in confidence (secclestone@cambournevc.org ), so that a way forward can be found.