Supporting Your Child's Transition: EY3 to Year One and Year Six to Year Seven

2026-01-23

At our school, we understand that transitions are key moments in your child's education. Moving from Early Years to Primary School, or from Year Six to Year Seven, can be both exciting and challenging. That's why we have a well-established transition programme in place to ensure every pupil feels supported, confident and ready for their next steps.

Why Smooth Transitions Matter

A successful transition helps pupils:

Feel secure and happy in their new learning environment.

Maintain strong friendships and build new relationships.

Continue making progress without unnecessary disruption.

We know that when children feel prepared, they adapt more easily to new routines, teaching styles and expectations. That's why we prioritise clear communication, careful planning and ongoing support during these important changes.

How We Support Transitions

To ensure continuity in your child's learning and wellbeing, we share detailed information between staff, including:

Academic progress – strengths, areas for development and learning styles.

Pastoral needs – social, emotional and behavioural considerations.

Individual education plans – including SEN, EAL, or other tailored strategies.

This helps teachers in the next year group provide the right level of challenge and care from the very first day.

Early Years to Year One: Building Confidence Step by Step

Moving from play-based learning to a more structured classroom can be a big change. To help pupils adjust, we:

Arrange familiarisation visits so children can meet their new teacher and explore their classroom.

Share EYFS profiles with Year One staff to maintain a smooth learning progression.

Gradually introduce more formal learning while keeping elements of exploration and creativity.

Year Six to Year Seven: Preparing for Senior School

The move to Senior School is one of the biggest steps in a child's education. To make this transition as smooth as possible, we:

Organise transition days and events where pupils experience lessons, meet their new teachers and learn about routines.

Share comprehensive pupil profiles with secondary schools, including academic and pastoral details.

Provide mentoring and buddy systems to help Year Seven pupils settle in.

Working Together: Schools and Parents

We believe that parental involvement is crucial in making transitions successful. That's why we:

Keep you informed every step of the way, with updates and opportunities to ask questions.

Welcome your feedback and use it to improve our transition processes.

Offer guidance on how you can support your child at home during these changes.

Our leadership and teaching teams meet regularly to review transition plans, ensuring that we continue to refine our approach based on what works best for our pupils.

Transition is an Ongoing Process

Transition isn't just a one-off event - it's something we focus on all year round. By working closely with you and maintaining strong communication between staff, we ensure that every child feels prepared, supported and excited for their next chapter.

Together, we can help your child navigate these important milestones with confidence, setting them up for long-term happiness and success in their education.