Year 3 Transition
Welcome to Year 3 at Ocean Academy!
Starting the Journey into Year 3
We are committed to making the transition from infant school to Ocean Academy as smooth, positive, and exciting as possible. Our aim is for every child to feel confident, prepared, and genuinely enthusiastic about starting this next stage of their education.
During the summer term, a member of our Year 3 team visits your child’s infant school. These visits give children a chance to learn more about life at Ocean Academy, ask questions, and begin to feel familiar with what lies ahead.
On transition day, children spend time at Ocean Academy getting to know staff, exploring their new environment, and taking part in a range of creative activities and team-building experiences. This helps them feel comfortable and excited about joining us.
Our pastoral care team also visits feeder schools to meet pupils in their current setting. For children who may need additional support, including those with SEND, we offer extra visits to ensure they feel secure and ready. We work closely with infant schools, including SENDCos and inclusion leads, to make sure every child’s needs are understood and supported from the very beginning.
We are proud of the strong transition we provide and are confident that your child will settle quickly and happily into life at Ocean Academy.
We can’t wait to welcome your child. Learning at Ocean Academy is engaging, purposeful, and full of opportunity – we’re sure they will love being part of our school. Our goal is for every child to start with confidence and a strong sense of belonging, supported by the transition programme and resources we provide.
Welcome to the Ocean Academy family.