We recognise that transitions can be difficult for a child with SEND, and we take steps to ensure that any transition is as smooth as possible.

If your child is joining us from another school:

• The SENDCo will visit pre-schools with the class teacher when appropriate.

• The SENDCo will carry out home visits with the class teacher when appropriate

• If your child would be helped by a book/passport to support them in understanding moving on, then one will be made for/with them.

• Your child will be able to visit our school and stay for additional taster sessions, if this is appropriate.

  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. Where possible, a planning meeting will take place with the SENDCo 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 book/passport to support them to understand moving on, then one will be made for them.

• When possible and appropriate their Westhouses teacher. teaching assistant and/or SENDCo will visit them in their new school.

  When moving classes in school:

• At Westhouses, we are like a large family and all of the staff know all of the children, but all 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. IEPs/provision maps will be shared with the new teacher.

• If your child would be helped by a book/passport to support them understand moving on, then one will be made for them.

• Additional transition visits can be organised.

  In Year 6:

• The SENDCo will discuss the specific needs of your child with the SENDCo of the child’s secondary school. In most cases, a transition review meeting to which you will be invited will take place with the SENDCo from the new 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/passport to support them understand moving on, then one will be made for them.

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