Key stage 2 to key stage 3 Transitions Support - Sefton Council

Sefton Council

The move from Year 6 to Year 7 is a time of significant change for all young people. It is an exciting time yet, for some, it can be daunting.

KS2 to KS3 transition is part of Sefton’s Inclusion Service which supports the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities transitioning from Primary to Mainstream Secondary provision.

A carefully co-ordinated plan, with strong partner relationships between parents, feeder primary and secondary schools, all communicating together, is the route to a successful transition. The aim is to ensure good quality outcomes for our most vulnerable children and to ensure that more children can access the school of their choice.

How are children selected to receive enhanced transition?

All children will receive a routine transition when moving to Secondary School. For many pupils with SEND a routine transition package is all that is required. Primary schools, along with their allocated Inclusion Consultant are asked to identify children who they think may struggle with the challenges of transitioning to the Secondary sector and may require an enhanced packages of support.  This may be due to social communication difficulties, significant learning needs or challenging behaviours that require a co-ordinated and targeted approach to ensure they have a smooth and successful transition.

What if my child is currently not attending school?

If your child has persistent difficulties with attendance, they will be highlighted for support via the school’s normal transition processes.  If your child has been home educated (EHE - Electively Home Educated) and you now wish to integrate them back into a mainstream school setting, please contact:

Geraldine.Johnson@sefton.gov.uk

Jenny.McNellis@sefton.gov.uk

Jane.Thurgood-Parkes@sefton.gov.uk

What does an enhanced transition look like?

All secondary schools will offer enhanced support for children they see as vulnerable or who may require a greater level of support. Enhanced Transition Packages may be different for every child and is bespoke support, designed specifically around the needs of the individual.

What if my child is transitioning to a specialist provision?

Your child’s transition will be overseen by professionals based at the receiving school.

Click here to visit Sefton's key stage 2 to key stage 3 Transitions Support Local Offer page.

Who to contact

Telephone
0151 934 2347 0151 934 2347
E-mail
Website
Sefton's key stage 2 to key stage 3 Transitions Support

Where to go

Name
Sefton SEN and Inclusion Service
Address
Magdalen House, 30
Trinity Road
Bootle
Postcode
L20 3NJ
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Last Updated

Last updated: 22/09/2023

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