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Parents are encouraged to meet with the social worker to start discussions
regarding their child's needs for Post-19. The Transitions Officer provides
information and support during the process and works with parents towards
identifying appropriate next step provision.
At each subsequent annual review, time is set aside to discuss the transition
planning for the young person with updates from the parents and Local Authority
representative. During the final year of education, key staff will be available to
meet with parents and support assessments; these meetings should consist of
Home Manager, Keyworker, Tutors, the Transitions Officer and other staff as
required.
When the next placement is identified and confirmed a robust transition plan is
in devised in conjunction with the new provider, parents, social worker and key
staff at Prior's Court to support the young person fully with the move.
Individualised visual information is prepared in the most appropriate format to
support the young person alongside a series of visits to meet and observe the
young person at Prior's Court before they visit and have overnight stays at their
new home.
A comprehensive transition pack is completed by relevant staff prior to the next
placement commencing, also ensuring any specific support required by young
people are provided (risk assessments, health and support plans, schedules,
appropriate visual support, PECS etc).
Further support is frequently offered after the transition should the next
placement contact Prior's Court.
11. Resources to meet needs
How are the school's resources allocated and matched to children or young
people's special educational needs?
Prior's Court Foundation is a non-profit making charity. Places are funded by the
Local Authority however successful fundraising has enabled the charity to
provide new specialist facilities and equipment to ensure the highest quality
provision while maintaining fees at a competitive level.
The majority of fee income is allocated to staffing to support the high staffing
ratio (usually one member of staff to one young person) required throughout the
Waking Day provision from 7am to 10pm and waking night staff (usually one
member of staff to four young people) from 9.45pm to 7.15am. Staff are highly
trained to ensure they are knowledgeable about autism and best practice.
Facilities are designed to support the special educational needs of the young
people. The layout of learning and living spaces are carefully structured and
have been adapted to reduce distraction with easy access to outside space and
the regular exercise which is part of the rhythm of the day.
The site includes educational, therapeutic, residential and leisure areas in which
to learn, socialise, exercise, and undertake vocational activities, such as animal