CHAPTER 8
Working in Partnership at Transition Periods
The SENCo needs to take a strong lead in helping colleagues to plan both entry and departure from the school for pupils with SEN. These are key points in the pupil’s life; good planning, record-keeping and communication can make a great deal of difference to their well-being. There are three critical action times:
- Entry to school: planned entry is necessary for children identified in pre-school as having special educational needs or a disability, with or without a statement.
- Transition between phases or schools: usually primary/secondary although infant/ junior or first/middle possible, as are changes due to moving house.
- Leaving school: for college or adult life. This involves the transition ...
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