It focuses both on the role of the primary school and the Year 6 teacher as well as the role of the receiving secondary school, including teachers and pastoral leaders of Year 7. Examples of best practice and evidence-based approaches will be shared.
Session objectives:
• Understand the specific challenges faced by pupils with SEND when transitioning from primary to secondary school and the implications for your practice
• Understand the respective roles of primary schools and secondary schools in supporting successful transitions for pupils with SEND and the implications for partnership working as schools as well as with learners and their families
• Explore key tools and strategies that can support successful transitions for pupils with SEND, both to prepare them prior to the transition to secondary school and to support them in the first few days, weeks and months
You will come away from the session with:
• A clear understanding of your roles and responsibilities as leaders and teachers to facilitate effective transition and an understanding of the importance of deliberate practice to support successful transition
• Concrete tools and strategies that you can implement both to inform your current and future practice.
Suitable for: Year 6 and 7 teachers and support staff, pastoral leaders, SENCO's, leadership
(This webinar will be recorded and available for 14 days. If you are unable to attend at this time, sign up to receive the recording link. This will be sent the day after the webinar.)
