Transition Transition is part of life for all learners, whether this involves moving to a new class or moving to a new school. We recognise that transition is an important time for all children, but especially for a child with SEN. We work closely with parents or carers, children and staff to ensure these transitions run as smoothly as possible. Transition within the school takes place in the Summer Term; arrangements for transition to Secondary School for pupils with SEN will be planned according to individual need. Transition to Secondary School for children with an EHC plan will begin in Year 5. During Year 6 information will be shared with the SENCO at the new school. This information will outline needs and support that has proven effective. Where possible the children will visit their new school on several occasions, and in some cases, staff from the new school will come to Padbury CE School to visit the pupil or staff from Padbury will accompany the pupil to their next school. Qualifications and Training It is an expectation of the school that all of our children have first teaching’. We value ‘quality professional development and ensure that our staff have regular access to training courses to improve their expertise. We aim to be both a dyslexia and dyscalculia school. ‘friendly’ Further Information If you wish to know more, then do contact us through the school’s e-mail: The School’s Key Contacts Headteacher Mrs Karen Duckworth – Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinators (SENDCo) Mrs Emma Gooding and – Mrs Laura Mackenzie Special Educational Needs Governor Sue Dorward –Mrs School Policies The following policies, which you might find useful, can be found on the school’s website: Accessibility Policy SEND and Inclusion Policy Equal Opportunities Policy Complaints Policy The School’s link to the Bucks Local Offer Information for the Local Offer for Buckinghamshire is available at The Bucks Local Offer provides information and advice on Special Education Needs & Disability provision, both inside and outside the Local Authority. If you wish to contact Buckinghamshire County Council about the Local Offer please call 0845 688 4944 or email
Transition Transition is part of life for all learners, whether this involves moving to a new class or moving to a new school. We recognise that transition is an important time for all children, but especially for a child with SEN. We work closely with parents or carers, children and staff to ensure these transitions run as smoothly as possible. Transition within the school takes place in the Summer Term; arrangements for transition to Secondary School for pupils with SEN will be planned according to individual need. Transition to Secondary School for children with an EHC plan will begin in Year 5. During Year 6 information will be shared with the SENCO at the new school. This information will outline needs and support that has proven effective. Where possible the children will visit their new school on several occasions, and in some cases, staff from the new school will come to Padbury CE School to visit the pupil or staff from Padbury will accompany the pupil to their next school. Qualifications and Training It is an expectation of the school that all of our children have ‘quality first teaching’. We value professional development and ensure that our staff have regular access to training courses to improve their expertise. We aim to be both a dyslexia and dyscalculia ‘friendly’ school. Further Information If you wish to know more, then do contact us through the school’s e-mail: The School’s Key Contacts Headteacher – Mrs Karen Duckworth Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinators (SENDCo) – Mrs Emma Gooding and Mrs Laura Mackenzie Special Educational Needs Governor –Mrs Sue Dorward School Policies The following policies, which you might find useful, can be found on the school’s website: Accessibility Policy SEND and Inclusion Policy Equal Opportunities Policy Complaints Policy The School’s link to the Bucks Local Offer Information for the Local Offer for Buckinghamshire is available at The Bucks Local Offer provides information and advice on Special Education Needs & Disability provision, both inside and outside the Local Authority. If you wish to contact Buckinghamshire County Council about the Local Offer please call 0845 688 4944 or email
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