The Transition process

If you child has a Statement of Educational Needs, at his/her Annual Review in Year 9, the school will draw up a transition plan, with a view to helping your son/daughter to prepare for the move from school to adult life. The transition plan should be part of future Annual Reviews.

The Transition Plan should include the following:

• Curriculum needs during transition from school to post 16 provision
• Consideration of any new professionals/agencies who will need to be involved
• Future input/support from the Health Authority and Social Services
• The transfer of relevant information to any adult support services
• The use of technological aids
• Post 16 options
• Views of parents in relation to transition
• Views of your son/daughter

The following people should be invited to the Transition review:

• You, as parents
• Your son/daughter
• School Staff
• Social Services
• Connexions Services
• Health Authority (where necessary)

The L.E.A must consult you before transferring any information, including a copy of the Statement, to a College of Further Education.