Transition

Reception to Year 1 transition

At the end of the Summer Term the children in Reception visit their new year 1 classroom and meet their new teachers.  Transition from EYFS to Year 1 is a very important time in a child’s development and time in school. We value transition highly at Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary and therefore plan a smooth and worthwhile transition. At the beginning of Year 1 we continue a play-based curriculum whilst building their independence to complete focused work. Throughout the year the children will develop to the point where they will be working independently on the same task although this will be differentiated for their individual needs.  Throughout this transitional period Year 1 staff work in close liaison with Reception staff. 

Stroud Green Campus to Long Lane Campus (Year 3 to 4) transition

At the end of Year 3 children transfer from the Stroud Green Campus to the Long Lane Campus. During the final half term of Year 3, the children will visit the Long Lane Campus weekly to get to know their new environment and different members of staff. Children who may find the change more difficult will have additional visits, to help make their transition smooth.  

The Orchard / SEN transition

The Orchard consists of 3 classes who work closely together across the week. This supports any transition that may take place for pupils moving from one class to another. At the end of Year 2, ELP children may transfer from Willow Class to Sycamore Class if it is agreed that they are ready to access the more formal setting. Children who may find this change more difficult will be able to spend time in Sycamore Class in the summer term to support this transition in running smoothly. 

Pupils within mainstream classes at the Stroud Green Campus that may have SEN or may find the transition more difficult will have extra opportunities to visit the Long Lane Campus with familiar school staff to ensure a smooth transition if required. These pupils will also be provided with social story books to share with parents during the holidays.  

Partnership

Parental and carer engagement is an essential part of a child’s progress and development and we view the relationship between teachers, parents and carers and children as a triangle where each party plays an equally important role in the child’s educational progress. All parents, carers, children and the Academy sign a Home/School Agreement. This asks parents and carers to commit to a set of principles which underpin the ethos of the school. 

Communication

We ensure there are many opportunities for dialogue. Parents and carers are invited into the Nursery and Reception classes at the beginning of each day to settle their child and to help them with an activity. This quickly transitions into them being dropped to the classroom door to promote independence. The teachers of Years 1 to 6 are on a weekly rota to be on the playground doors one morning a week and are available at the end of the day during collection for informal discussion.  

If parents or carers have any particular enquiries they are encouraged to talk to the class teacher, Phase Leader or any member of the senior leadership team. If no one from the senior leadership team is available, an appointment can be made via the school office. 
In addition, there is a weekly newsletter which is sent by email or can be collected from the office as a hard copy. It provides information about what the children have been doing, as well as future events such as school trips. We send out an annual questionnaire to all parents and carers so that we can take into account all views.