Year 6 (Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3) Transition
You know your child best and may have important information that you would like to pass on to the new Review Tutor, Achievement Coordinator, (Mrs Peniket), Mrs S Clews (SENDCo).
Please give us information about:
- Your daughter’s strengths and interests.
- Strategies that have worked in the past.
- How you have been able to help.
- Who else is involved with your daughter, for example, medical professional e.g. CAMHS/School Nurse/Clinical Psychologist etc.
- Any other useful information you feel would help teachers or staff to support her.
If your daughter has special educational needs Mrs S Clews, Mrs Penikett or one of the Teaching Assistants will visit her primary school prior to transition to talk to her teacher.
All of her IEPs, Pupil Profiles etc and school records should transfer with her so we have a starting point to help meet her needs. All parents are invited to speak with your daughter’s Review Tutor. There is an Induction evening for students and their parents and carers and an Induction Day in July for students. In some cases students with additional needs may visit the school on pre- arranged days and Teaching Assistants may visit schools to work with students in preparation for transition.
Mid-Year Transition
The Achievement Coordinator for the Year group coordinates student admissions. Students will have the support of a ‘buddy’ in their review group and the support of their Achievement Co-ordinator and Review Tutor. Information is shared about any additional needs with staff.
Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 Transition
All students are involved in taster sessions and Options Information Evening with their parents and carers. Everyone is provided with a Key Stage Four Programme of Study booklet to give information about the pathways and courses on offer. Students with additional needs are advised and supported to make appropriate choices in discussion with staff, parents and carers. Where appropriate students are assessed and Access Arrangements are put in place for examinations.
Key Stage 4 to Key Stage 5 Transition
All students are involved in Careers, Education, Information and Guidance meetings at key points during Key Stage 4 including one to one independent careers advice. Students with additional needs are advised and supported to make appropriate course choices in discussion with staff, parents and carers. This may include support to make a transition to our own sixth form or to another school sixth form or college. Where appropriate students are assessed and Access Arrangements put in place.
