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William Bellamy Primary School We learn... We grow... Together
Resilience
Determination
Nurture
Ambition
Inclusion
Enjoyment
Respect
Always striving, no matter what the obstacles
It doesn't matter how slowly you go as long as you don't give up
A little love and support can take you a long way
If you can dream it, you can do it!
Strength lies in differences, not in similarities
Make the most of each moment - have fun!
Treat others the way you would like to be treated
How will we support your child through Transition?
We recognise that ‘moving on’ can be difficult for a child with SEND and take steps to ensure that any transition is as smooth as possible.
If your child is moving to another school:
- We will contact the new school’s SENCo/Inclusion Lead and ensure he/she knows about any special arrangements or support that will need to be made for your child.
- We will make sure that all records about your child are passed on as soon as possible.
- The Inclusion Lead will do a personal handover to the Inclusion Lead of the new school if appropriate or possible.
- We will ensure that the relevant staff members from the receiving schools are invited to the final annual review for children with a statement before a planned move.
When moving classes in School:
Information will be passed on to the new class teacher IN ADVANCE and, a transition meeting will take place with the new teacher. All information will be shared with the new teacher.
- A social story book will be made for your child if it is felt that he/she would benefit from it.
Year 6- Year 7
- The Inclusion Lead will attend the Primary Transition Day to discuss the specific needs of your child with the Inclusion Lead of their secondary school.
- The Inclusion Lead, when appropriate, will do an additional ‘face to face’ handover with the secondary school Inclusion Lead.
- Your child will attend a small group in school, to support their understanding of the changes ahead. This may include creating a ‘Personal Profile’ which includes information about themselves for their new school.
- 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.