General information and resources
- Supporting learners with autism during transition (PDF, 3.9MB) - a guide for parents, carers and staff. Although written for learners with Autism, the practical strategies and resources in this guide would be helpful for most children and young people.
- Who, where, when, what (PDF, 505KB) - a resource which helps to answer questions children and young people might have when moving to a new class or school. Parents, carers or staff can help fill these in with words or pictures.
- Looking at schools (PDF, 92KB) - tips for parents and carers of children with SEND visiting schools before applying for a place.
- BBC Bitesize - Tips for visiting schools - things for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to consider when visiting schools.
- National Development Team for Inclusion - guidance and resources for parents, carers and staff.
- Transition meeting (PDF, 79KB) - a transition meeting template which helps highlights support that may be required.
- Pupil passport example (PDF, 159KB) - a completed example of a simple form to help children and young people share what helps them as well as their likes and dislikes. Parents, carers or staff may complete this with or for the child or young person, depending on their age and needs.
- Young Minds YouTube video for staff - Supporting transitions - a webinar for staff supporting children and young people with transitions.
- Transitions - planning for families (PDF, 152KB) - this resource uses symbols to help children and young people understand what will change and what will stay the same when they move to a new school or college.
- Early years settings (PDF, 196 KB) – PAWS model of induction for EAL children and families
- International new arrivals (PDF, 163 KB) - admission and induction guidance following the PAWS model
- Whole school SEND transition resources for parents and carers