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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. 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
Learning & Wellbeing Manager, Keyworker, Learning Specialists or Learning
Facilitators, 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).