Transition to new year groups for September

At Birchington CE Primary School, we take the transition from one year group and one teacher to the next very seriously.

We understand that the children have spent an enormous amount of time with their class teacher and so to support them in moving to a new year group and new teacher the Senior Leadership Team, Phase Leaders and teachers work together to ensure that we get it right.

How do we do this?

• We spend a lot of time looking at different personalities and teaching and learning styles to match the children with the right teacher.
• We also provide opportunities for the new class teacher to visit their new class to see them in action in the classroom over multiple days.
• Our transition day in July provides a further opportunity for the children, teacher and  support staff to spend time getting to know each other and their new surroundings.
• In Term 6, our transition twilight session provides time for the old and new teacher to meet together to discuss the learning needs of the children as well as routines, groupings, friendships and the social and emotional welfare of the children. 
• Social stories and small group transition sessions are provided for those children who find change difficult. We will also create opportunities for the children to meet their new class teacher and support staff on a 1:1 basis where necessary. Below, you will find the new welcome booklets that can be shared with your children to support their transition further. 

Take a look at our brand new transition booklets that give you all the information you need for your child to start their new year group in September 2025.