How will the school prepare and support my child to join the school, transfer to a new setting or to the next stage of education and life?
Transition arrangements are made to the school, within the school and moving on from the school. These include:
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Home visits (Nursery)
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Stay & Play sessions
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Visits to the school before starting (at any age)
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Buddy system for children new to the school
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Planned transitions between key stages
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Transition days between classes & high schools
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Meet the teacher meetings for parents
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Circle times/Assemblies at transition times
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Sharing of information between teachers/settings
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Some children may need additional support with transition and this is provided on an individual basis, for example, supported visits, transition books
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Black Sheep Transition Programme for children going from Year 6 to Year 7.
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Encouraging independence in Year 6, for example walking to/from school, following a timetable