Transition Time
Transition resources
To help schools support families and pupils with the transition to a new school there are a range of resources for you to share with new parents, carers and pupils. Whether beginning in Year R, moving on to Year 3 at junior school or starting secondary school there is some useful parent information on our starting a new school page.
'How Could You Travel to School?' booklet
Each year infant, junior and primary schools are sent copies of the 'How Could You Travel to School?' booklet to give to their new Year R or Year 3 parents and carers. The booklet has been produced to provide Hampshire parents and carers with a practical guide about safer, active and sustainable travel to school. It contains information and tools to help them plan their journey and find out the options available when their children start a new school.
The booklet includes a drawing competition for children to enter, details can be found on the back page. Find out more about last year's competition and the winning drawings.
Transition journey planner information document
The transition journey planner information document offers a template for infant, junior and primary schools to detail travel information to your school for new parents and carers. This Word document provides instructions for completing each section, which can then be printed for inclusion in a new starter pack or saved as a PDF for email distribution and website upload.
🌟 NEW for 2026: Transition Time PowerPoint
We are delighted to share a new resource to help inspire and support new pupils' journeys to school. Ideal for use as part of a new parent and carer information evening, it can also be added to school websites or included with digital communications you are sending to new families.
Please download the Primary Transition Time PowerPoint, which can be easily incorporated into your presentations.
Please note that slides 5 and 7 are designed to be updated and personalised to reflect your school’s specific arrangements.
Transition Time information leaflets
Starting Year R: EYFS, Reception, Infant School
Starting Year 3: Key Stage 2, Junior School
These leaflets have been designed to support families as they transition to primary, infant or junior school. They will guide parents, carers and children through planning their new journey to school, helping keep it as active, safe, pollution-free and sustainable as possible.
Each leaflet includes a link to an 8-minute, original and humorous Histrionics film, commissioned by the My Journey Team to inspire children in a fun and engaging way. Along with follow-up activities, practical tips, and useful resources to help make positive active travel choices wherever possible.
Supporting documents for schools
Please download the documents below for use in your new parent and carer packs and on your social media channels.
Year R Transition Time
Parent and carer pack - suggested wording
Social Media content - social media image 1, social media image 2
Year 3 Transition Time
Parent and carer pack - suggested wording
Social Media content - social media image 1, social media image 2
Secondary School 'Just the Journey' maps
Follow this link to see if your local secondary school has a Just the Journey map to assist your leaving Year 6 pupils as they adjust to their new, independent travel to secondary school. If not, there are resources to help you create your own map.