When a child with special educational needs start at Mapledene, we:

• Meet with them and their parents to ask and answer questions about their needs;
• If necessary, provide a transition book with photos and information about their new school;
• Arrange visits to the school and any workshops that are appropriate prior to their start date.

When a child with special educational needs moves into a new class at Mapledene, we:

• Can give the child a transition book so they have information and pictures about their new classroom and teachers;
• Talk to the child and their family about any changes and how to support at home;
• Introduce the child to their new class and teacher well before their transition.

 

When a child with special educational needs leaves Mapledene in Year 6, we:

• Meet with the parents to discuss the options available;

• Work with the child’s new school to make sure they have a transition which is as easy as possible for them;
• Talk to key staff at the new school about the child’s needs and hold a review meeting if needed;
• Help to arrange visits to the new school if required and appropriate to do so.
• Work on the skills children will need to be independent in their new setting.