We recognise that transitions can be difficult for a child with SEND and take steps to ensure that any transition is a smooth as possible. If your child is moving to another school we will:

  • contact the school SENDCO and ensure he/she knows about any special arrangements or support that need to be made for your child.
  • make sure that all records about your child are passed on as soon as possible

    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. Personalised

      learning plans and IEP s will be shared with the new teacher.

    • Staff from your child’s new year group will visit them in their current year group

      and there will be induction visits for your child to their new environment so positive relationships are continued and familiar settings are established. Parents/ carers will also be invited to meet key staff.

  • If your child would be helped by a book to support them to help with understanding moving on, then it will be made for them.

    In Year 2:

  • The Inclusion Manager will discuss the specific needs of your child with the

    SENDCO of their transition school.

  • 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.