Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School - Nursery Provision

Smooth transition between key stages and between schools is important for all children. For children with SEND, this process will generally include additional advance planning in order to provide reassurance for parents/carers and children. We will ensure that the needs of the child are understood, so that appropriate provision is put in place.

For pupils joining this school, the following identification and planning processes will take place:

� The SENCO will liaise with the SENCO/member of staff from the previous school,

� All pupils with SEND and/or a disability will be identified through discussion with staff at the previous setting or through discussion with EYFSS/SFSS during the year prior to transition,

� Parents will be involved at all stages and will be encouraged to contact the school directly and arrange an early meeting,

� Where it is helpful, a member of staff from our school may attend a review meeting at the previous setting,

� If the pupil is receiving additional support the SENCO will liaise with the setting and seek recommendations regarding the type of provision the pupil will require at the next key stage,

� Additional visits will be arranged for pupils with SEND if required prior to admission.

How will a smooth transfer between phases of education be ensured? (e.g. early years to primary, primary to secondary)?
Within school a number of transition visits are set up to enable the children to become familiar with their new class teacher and classroom.

When transferring to secondary school, the Year 6 teacher liaises with the appropriate secondary schools to arrange transition visits between sites. Where necessary the SENCO and class teacher will work closely with the secondary school to transfer information about specific needs and pupil support plans that are in place. Visits will then be set up to ensure that a smooth transition will take place.

Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School believes that a close working relationship with parents is vital in order to ensure:

a) Early and accurate identification of SEND, leading to the correct intervention and provision.

b) Progression in terms of social and academic progress of children with SEND.

c) Support in achieving targets set.
Our school has an open door policy for parents/carers to make contact if they have a particular concern about their child and/or the provision being made for their child. In cases where more frequent regular contact with parents is necessary, this will be arranged based on the individual pupil�s needs. If an assessment or referral indicates that a pupil has additional learning needs the parents and the pupil will always be consulted with regards to future provision.

Parents are invited to attend meetings with external agencies regarding their child, and are kept up to date and consulted on any points of action drawn up in regards to the provision for their child.