Transition

How might a pupil with SEND be supported with their transition from primary to secondary?

Making the transition from primary to secondary can be a challenging time particularly for those pupils with additional needs.

To make this transition as successful as possible the following procedures are in place:

  • Head of Year 7 and member of the SEND Development team meet with Year 6 teachers and SENDCos of every primary where every pupil is discussed in detail

  • pupils with additional needs are identified by primary schools and information about their needs is passed on

  • pupils may be recommended for interventions such as literacy/numeracy, break club, lunch club, nurture group

For each pupil where there are concerns over their transition individual plans are agreed. These plans can include the following:

  • visit with parents after school hours

  • visit with primary school staff during school hours

  • visit with parents during school hours

  • additional day at Whitby School before full transition day

There are additional activities which involve all Year 6 pupils prior to them joining Whitby School such as:

  • Science Days

  • PE/Games Activities

  • Music festivals

  • Whitby School staff in primaries

  • Whitby School staff giving assemblies in primaries

  • Open Days

  • Open Evening

Parents are very welcome to contact the SENDCo to meet and discuss their son/daughter’s needs or any concerns they may have.