Transition for pupils
All transitions between year groups, key stages or schools need careful management. If a child struggles with a transition, it can have a negative impact on their wellbeing and learning.
During any transition period, it is important that pupils:
- can express their concerns
- are supported to cope with changes
Some children find transition more difficult and need enhanced support, such as those:
- with special educational needs
- who have experienced trauma
Information sharing between settings or classes
Children with additional needs
It is vital to share information about children with additional needs.
This includes:
- their strengths and difficulties
- their interests
- successful strategies and approaches
- any resources needed
Schools can use the documents on this page to share information. It is important to also have face-to-face or virtual conversations.
Primary schools
Pupil information sharing form [21.3 KB] [docx]
Use this pupil sharing form to pass on information about pupils with difficult or dangerous behaviour who are moving to secondary school.
Secondary schools
Information sharing for vulnerable learners spreadsheet [32.4 KB] [xlsx]
Complete this spreadsheet for each further education provider, to share information about students who are applying there.
Information sharing for vulnerable learners guidance [110.9 KB] [docx]
This guidance explains:
- the definition of a vulnerable learner
- why we share information and informing the families
- when and how to share information
Flowchart Information Sharing [348.3 KB] [png]
Access transition support
Contact your Link Adviser to discuss any children you are concerned about.
The Early Years Service (EYS) has transition support for starting school. It includes a multi-agency transition meeting. The EYS will contact SENCOs in schools receiving eligible children.
