Transition to Secondary School: Preparation and Admission Process
Ensuring a smooth transition to secondary school involves reviewing and updating the EHC plan, understanding school admission arrangements for children with SEND, choosing a school that meets your child's needs, receiving outcomes by 15th February, and appealing if necessary. The transition process involves visits, sharing information with new teachers, and preparing children with social stories and booklets.
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Year 6 preparation for secondary placement
EHC Plan You should've received an updated plan after the Annual Review in Year 5 You will receive an amended EHC plan with named school on 15th February
https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/children-families-education/SEND/send-support-https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/children-families-education/SEND/send-support- for-children/Pages/school-admissions-arrangements-for-children-with-send.aspx School admissions arrangements for children with SEND If your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan there is a separate process for your child's school admission: 1.Our Education, Health and Care Team will send you a letter seeking details of your school preference. 2.You will be asked to return your preference within 15 days. 3.You will be informed of the outcome of this consultation by 15 February of the year in which you're applying. If you disagree with this decision, you can then appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SEND) by visiting our Mediation and disagreement resolution page.
Choosing secondary school Ensure it can meet your child s needs (e.g. Communication, Specific/Complex needs, Physical activities) Ensure the school is within your catchment distance (free school transport) Apply by 30th September
Outcome and How to appeal You should receive an outcome by 15th February If not happy with the outcome: General information on transfer process:- https://www.ipsea.org.uk/annual-reviews-in-advance-of-a- transfer-between-phases-of-education Mediation information :- https://www.ipsea.org.uk/news/mediation-for-placement- appeals How to appeal school placement :- https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=b48 b67c4-c457-4db2-8da4-2d485ee09d4d
Transition New teachers come, observe and discuss Class teachers share all relevant information Visits arranged: - several sessions, e.g. Art, Cooking, Science etc - snack and play - afternoon visits for parents and children - three full weeks Booklets with photos of a new school Social stories
