We take steps to ensure that any transition for children with SEND is as smooth as possible.

If your child is moving to another school:

• We will contact the new school’s Inclusion Coordinator/SENCo and ensure that they are made aware of any special arrangements of support that needs to put in place for your child.
• We will make sure that all records are passed on as soon as possible.
• If necessary, we will meet with the Inclusion Coordinator/SENCo and other relevant staff or hold a TAC meeting.

When moving classes in the school:

• At the end of every academic year teachers and teaching assistants meet to pass on information about their current class to the new class teacher.
• At the end of the summer term each class visits their new teacher, teaching assistant and classroom.
• Where necessary staff will make further visits with your child and create a book with photos and information which will support your child’s transition.

In Year 6:

• The class teacher will attend the Primary Transition Day to discuss specific needs of your child with the Year 7 leader.
• The Inclusion Coordinator will also attend the SENCo’s Transition Day.
• If necessary, the SENCo from the new school will be asked to come into school to observe the child in a familiar setting.
• 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 at St. Mark’s.