SEND Transition
At Woodhouse Primary Academy we recognise that successful transition is important for all of our pupils but that these transition points can be difficult for our pupils with SEND. With this in mind we have robust arrangements in place in order to support successful transition for our pupils with SEND.
Transition support for pupils joining our school
If you would like your child to join our school please contact is so that we can discuss how best to support them. We believe that parent partnership is key to successful transition and we will discuss how best to achieve that for your child with you.
Where pupils are joining our Two-year old and Nursery provision we invite parents to attend a ‘stay and play’ session with their child to allow you and your child to familiarise yourself with the provision and staff and to allow for further discussions and paperwork to be shared. In this way we hope to be prepared to deliver the support your child needs from day one.
For pupils joining our Reception class we invite parents and pupils into school in the Summer term in order to provide the opportunity to familiarise yourself and your child with the school and staff and to facilitate any further discussions.
If either parents or staff feel that your child would benefit from an enhanced transition we discuss this and facilitate this according to the needs of the pupil.
For pupils transferring with another school we hold an information gathering meeting with their current school and aim to meet you and your child before agreeing a start date and transition arrangements.
Transition support for pupils with SEND moving year groups within school
At Woodhouse Primary Academy we hold a number of transition days in the Summer Term. These days involve visits to their new class, visits to their current class by new staff members who may be working with the pupil as well as planned activities with their new class teacher. Staff meet to share information wit the pupil’s new class teacher and complete transition passports for the pupil to take with them into their next year group.
Transition support for pupils with SEND moving to Secondary School
We ensure that pupils with SEND who are ready for the next phase of their transition are highlighted and, where necessary, receive enhanced transition from their secondary school. The SENDCO holds the final review meetings for the Summer term with parents having also invited the pupil’s secondary school.
For pupils who may have an EHCP the process begins in Year 5 to ensure that transition is well planned and successful.
