Transition the different stages of education
The transition between the different stages of education can be daunting. Here is some information on the transition processes between education stages.
Starting school
All schools will have their own arrangements for children starting in reception.
If a child has been identified as having additional needs by a private, voluntary, independent setting (PVI) such as a nursery, they will need to complete an ‘All About Me’ transition booklet with parents. This will provide the receiving school with background information to help support the child.
Primary to secondary
When your child reaches secondary transfer age their EHCP will need to be changed to show the new educational setting.
You and your child can express a preference for a place at a mainstream school or special school on a Transfer to Secondary Education (TSE) form. This form should be completed, with your child’s school. Sometimes this takes place at your child’s Year 5 Annual Review.
Our Transfer to Secondary Education (TSE) advice explains the process for transfer from primary to secondary education.
Post-16
At the end of Key Stage 4 young people will need to continue their education into Key Stage 5 (Post 16) either at a school, further education college, or in work-based training.
Post-19
Placements are looked at on a year-by-year basis and will be discussed at each Annual Review.
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