How we support children/young people with SEN starting at our school
At Consett Junior School we recognise how important a successful transition is to our pupils with additional needs.
Most of our children will move to us from Consett Infant school. We work in partnership with all our feeder school to provide an enhanced level of transition for those who we feel would benefit from this. This may take the form of additional visits for pupils, one to one/small group working with our school staff or pupil mentoring from Junior school pupils.
The period of transition depends on the individual needs of the pupil. If it is felt appropriate secondary school colleagues will attend Annual Reviews to meet the current class teacher, parents and most importantly the pupil. We have found this strategy particularly useful in easing any worries or concerns parents and pupils may have.
We are particularly keen to involve parents/carers as much as possible in their child’s transition to Junior school.
How we support children/young people with SEN moving between classes in our school
Transition from each Year Group is supported so that the children have met with their new teachers and are familiar with the new classroom environment and organisation. We use Social stories for some of our children. These use pictures of the new environment, staff and routines for children to look at and prepare themselves for the changes.
New starters for Year 3 children are provided with the following opportunities:
- Parent Open Information Event
- Children’s visits to Junior School in the Summer Term
At Consett Junior School we have a flexible approach and additional visit opportunities or multi-agency meetings can be organised if required.
How we support children/young people with SEN leaving our school
The period of transition depends on the individual needs of the pupil. If it is felt appropriate secondary school colleagues will attend Annual Reviews to meet the current class teacher, parents and most importantly the pupil. We have found this strategy particularly useful in easing any worries or concerns parents and pupils may have.
We are particularly keen to involve parents/carers as much as possible in their child’s transition to secondary school. School staff will take opportunities to work alongside parents/carers to visit secondary schools in advance of secondary placement applications being submitted to the Local Authority.
This ensures parents/carers can make the most informed placement decision for their child. When a secondary school has been allocated to the child, parents are fully involved and consulted at all stages of the transition process.
