Transition all years
We have a well-established programme to support transition to ensure children are well prepared and confident for their next phase of their learning journey.
Current Year 2 – starting September 2026
Infant to Junior Transfer (Year 3)
https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/guidance/keydates
Applications open – 1 November 2025
Deadline for applications – 15 January 2026
Notification date for on-time applicants – 16 April 2026
https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/applicationprocess/year3
Year 2 to Year 3 transition
- Open day in Autumn term of Year 2 for parents and children
- Deadline for KS2 applications in January
- Confirmation of school place announced in April
- Year 2 parents evening in June – an opportunity to meet some of the CHJS team and Year 3 teaching staff
- Two day transition where children meet their teacher and complete some activities in late June/July
- Transition social story for children, given to them in June – an opportunity to explore routines and familiarise themselves with staff and the school
- CHJS prospectus for parents given in June
- We ask all parents to fill out forms (in prospectus documentation) prior to starting in September so we have up to date information prior to arrival
- Parents are encouraged to join our Facebook group and look at the website to familiarise themselves with our school
- KS1/KS2 Teacher liaison – June and July
Junior to Secondary Transfer (Year 7)
https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/guidance/keydates
Applications open – 8th September 2025
Deadline for applications – 31st October 2025
Notification date for on-time applicants – 2 March 2026
https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/applicationprocess/year7
Year 6 transition
- Open sessions and parents evenings in September and October – parents to look out for dates for Secondary Schools of interest
- Deadline for Secondary applications in October
- Confirmation of school place announced in March
- Transition paperwork completed by CHJS in April/May – requested and varies between Secondary Schools
- Year 6 staff and SMT meet with Secondary teams as requested in May/June- discussions about all children
- Transition days in June/July – an opportunity for children to visit their new setting – organised and communicated to parents by the Secondary Schools
- Transition parent meetings in June/July – an opportunity for parents to familiarise themselves with the school staff, policies and procedures- organised and communicated to parents by the Secondary school
- Crofton School ‘No worries’ sessions for identified children in June/July – additional familiarisation sessions (Crofton pupils only)
- SENCO liaison for children with an EHCP or identified as SEN support
- Transition Agreements and meetings for identified children requiring additional support
Transition through the year groups at CHJS
- Two day transition in June / July – children meet their new teacher and learn what it is like to be in the next year group.
- Children given a ‘meet the teacher’ sheet – reminder photos and information for all children about the next academic year
- Summer holidays familiarity visit – for identified children
- ‘Bump up’ meetings between CHJS teachers discussing individual children needs
- Being a small school we are fortunate to hold termly ‘progress meetings’ as a teaching staff. This ensures that all teaching staff are familiar and have an understanding of individual needs and progress of all children.
- If you have any concerns about transition, whether general or specific to your child, please speak to your child’s class teacher, Mr Loneragan or Mrs Leversidge.
Transition in year
- To support ‘in year’ starters each class will select another child to buddy up with the new arrival to help children settle in
- We recommend a visit once a place has been offered for parents and children to meet staff, discuss routines and become familiar with the site
Transition time Travel