Transition
At Newker Primary School, we know how important a successful transition is to all our children.
Children and young people with SEND can become particularly anxious about starting school or moving on to a new class or school. There are a range of strategies that we do to reduce anxieties and ensure consistency of support at all times.
How we support children/young people with SEND starting at our school
We are keen to involve parents/carers as much as possible in their child’s transition to school.
Parents are welcome to arrange a visit of the school, and this will be with a member of the school’s leadership team. If I child is already identified as having SEND before starting at Newker Primary School, then a meeting between parents, the child’s new class teacher and SENDCO will normally take place. This gives parents the opportunities to discuss their child’s needs and for staff to discuss what arrangements will be put in place to support the child.
If we feel that a child would benefit additional visits to school (prior to them starting) then this will be arranged between parents and the child’s current school setting. If a pupil transfers to us from another school, we will endeavour to visit them in their current setting so that staff have an opportunity to see what is currently in place for the pupil and how we can support them at Newker Primary School. Where needed, the SENDCO will attend the Annual Review to meet the current class teacher, parents and most importantly the pupil.
How we support children/young people with SEND moving between classes in our school
In the summer term, before children transfer to their new class, we organise transition visits within school. A member of staff may accompany the children on a visit to their new class and help them to settle into the new environment and meet the staff. If needed, we will also provide a transition booklet for any SEND children to take home during the summer holidays to try to lessen anxieties for both children and parents/carers. This way, transition can be discussed further at home to support the preparation of returning to school in September with visual prompts as a reminder.
How we support children/young people with SEND leaving our school
Children with SEND are given an extensive level of support before they leave for a new school.
Their class teacher and SENDCO will discuss with parents how many transition visits can be arranged over and above those offered to children without SEND. These visits are in consultation with the child’s new school, but may involve a Learning Support Assistant (who works closely with the child) attending some transition visits with them. Additional meetings may also be held involving professionals to discuss transition arrangements. The SENDCO from our school and the new school will meet to discuss individual children’s needs and hand over documents.
Parents of children with an EHCP can request a change of placement for their child (to a specialist provision provider) and this will be discussed prior to the child’s EHCP Annual Review.
Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEND
How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEND
How we identify, assess and review children with special educational needs
How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEND
How Children with SEND Engage in All Activities
How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision
Support for Emotional & Social Development
Looked After Children with SEND
