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 2027 

Infant to Junior Transfer (Year 3)

https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/guidance/keydates

Applications open – 1 November 2026
Deadline for applications – 15 January 2027
Notification date for on-time applicants – 16 April 2027

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 – 7th September 2026
Deadline for applications – 31st October 2026
Notification date for on-time applicants – 1st March 2027

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.