Horndale County Infant and Nursery School

Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham, DL5 7HB

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Home / SEND / SEN Transition

SEN Transition

How we support children/young people with SEN starting at our school 

New Starters in Reception are provided for with the following opportunities

  • Parent Open Information Event
  • Children’s visits to Reception class in the Summer Term

At Horndale County Infant and Nursery School we have a flexible approach and additional visit opportunities or multi-agency meetings can be organised if required.

How we support children/young people with SEN moving between classes in our school 

We organise many transition days within school that allow children to meet their new teacher, begin thinking about new routines and share any concerns they may have. Firstly the children spend an hour with their new teacher and this increases weekly until the children have spent a full day in their new class.

How we support children/young people with SEN leaving our school 

We work in partnership with our local junior/primary schools to provide an enhanced level of transition for those who we feel would benefit from this. This may take the form of additional visits for pupils, one to one or small group working with junior/primary school staff or pupil mentoring from junior/primary schools.

The period of transition depends on the individual needs of the pupil. If it is felt appropriate junior/primary school colleagues will attend Annual Reviews to meet the current class teacher, parents and most importantly the pupil. We have found this strategy particularly useful in easing any worries or concerns parents and pupils may have. We are particularly keen to involve parents/carers as much as possible in their child’s transition. School staff with take opportunities to work alongside parents/carers to visit junior/primary schools in advance of Y3 placement applications being submitted to the Local Authority.

This ensures parents/carers can make the most informed placement decision for their child when a junior/primary school has been allocated.

If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

In this section

  • Introduction
  • Our SEN Provision
    • The kinds of SEN that are provided for:
    • Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN
    • How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN
    • How we identify, assess and review children with special educational needs
    • How children with SEN engage in all activities?
    • How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision
  • Support for Emotional & Social Development
  • Looked After Children with SEND
  • SEN Transition
  • SEN Specialist Expertise
  • Consulting with our SEN Pupils, Parents & Carers
  • Compliments, Complaints & Feedback
  • Key Policies
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Scholars Path

Newton Aycliffe

County Durham

DL5 7HB

Tel 01325 300 228 · Email horndale@durhamlearning.net


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