Question 11
How will my child with SEND be supported when they are moving from or to another school or class?
We recognise that transitions can be difficult for a child with SEN, and we take steps to ensure that any transition is a smooth as possible.
If your child is joining us from another school:
- The SENCo will visit pre-schools with the Foundation Stage Leader when appropriate.
- Your child will be able to visit our school and stay for a taster session, if this is appropriate.
- If your child would be helped by a transition book to support them in understanding moving on, then one will be made for them.
If your child is moving to another school:
- We will contact the school SENCo and ensure he/she knows about any special arrangements or support that need to be made for your child. Where possible, a planning meeting will take place with the SENCo from the new school.
- We will make sure that all records about your child are passed on as soon as possible.
- If your child would be helped by a transition book to support them in understanding moving on, then one will be made for them.
When moving classes in school:
- Information will be passed on to the new class teacher in advance and in most cases a planning meeting will take place with the new teacher. Pupil profiles will be shared with the new teacher.
- If your child would be helped by a book to support them in understand moving on, then one will be made for them.
In Year 6:
- The SENCo will discuss the specific needs of your child with the SENCo of the child’s secondary school.
- Your child will participate in focused learning relating to aspects of transition, to support their understanding of the changes ahead.
- Where possible, your child will visit their new school on several occasions, and in some cases staff from the new school will visit your child in this school.
- If your child would be helped by a book to support them in understand moving on, then one will be made for them.