When a child comes in to our Nursery or Reception class, a member of staff will make a home visit and where relevant, collect information and records from previous Nursery provision.
If we are aware prior to entry of significant SEND issues, or a child already has a EHCP then we will try and organise a professionals transition meeting from current provision and the SENDCo will accompany the class teacher on the home visit. We always encourage parents to visit our Nursery or Reception classes prior to entry. We plan carefully to help children to feel safe and settle in. We have “Settling in” days, “Lunch-time visits” and “Playground visits”.
When a child moves up to the next class, we organise “Hand-Over” meetings where teachers and support staff make sure that the new teacher and Teaching Assistant have a clear understanding of the needs of all children.
We also provide an opportunity for parents and their children with SEND to meet the new teacher and teaching assistant before the start of the school year. For some children we may also arrange a number of ‘visits’ to their new class during the summer term and use photo storybooks to ease the transition. Parents are also able to visit the new classroom and get to know the new adults who will be teaching and supporting their children.
When a child comes to our school in the middle of a term, we plan a range of support – depending on the particular needs of each child.
