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Countryside Learning Centre with outdoor classroom,
stableyard and paddocks housing a range of animals,
Outdoor horticulture classroom, kitchen garden and
horticulture area
with greenhouse, polytunnels, raised beds and
vegetable plots, and the development of an apple
orchard,
Purpose-built on-site bakery with industry-standard
equipment and regulations.
10. Transitions
How will the school prepare and support my child/young person to join
the school, transfer to a new setting or the next stage of their education
and life?
Prior's Court School has an Admissions Manager who supports parents/carers
and leads staff in managing the transition of young people into the school and
Transitions Officer who supports transitions out of Prior's Court.
Transition into Prior's Court School for new students:
When a placement at Prior's Court is agreed, an individualised transition plan is
devised in conjunction with parents, carers and staff who know the young person
well from their current placement. The process is led by the Admissions
Manager.
Key staff at Prior's Court undertake an initial visit to observe the young person in
the current school or home where possible prior to an initial transition visit to
Prior's Court School. An individualised programme of visits is agreed (including
overnight stays where applicable) and reviewed after each visit. Parents are fully
involved in this process and have the opportunity to meet key staff such as Class
Teacher, House Manager, Key Worker, school nurses and therapists throughout
this time to share important information and to ask any questions they may
have.
During the transition period we encourage parents and carers to individualise
and prepare the young person's bedroom and bring items from home. A
guide is prepared by the Speech and Language department containing visual
information for the young person to support their understanding through the
transition process.
Transition out of Prior's Court School e.g. Post-19:
There is a careful and thorough transition planning process in place at Prior's
Court School to ensure young people and their families are fully supported
during this time. The process is led by the Transitions Officer and identified key
staff.
At each young person's 14+ Annual Review the parent information pack about
the transition process will be sent out to parents by the Transitions Officer. At
the review meeting, time is set aside to start to discuss the transition process.