Resources to support school transitions for children and young people with SEND
Transition means a change. This page is about support and advice for when a child or young person moves to a new:
- education setting
- key stage of education
- year group
Here are some websites and resources that may help support your child's transition.
If you have questions or concerns about the support your child needs, speak to their class teacher or the school Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO). in the first instance.
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan you can contact your EHCP Case Co-Ordinator at SENTeam@southend.gov.uk
- Transitions information in Southend's Guide To Your Neurodevelopmental Journey
- Transitions information in the Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child pack
- Southend Educational Psychology Service Resources
- Southend Educational Psychology Service EP Reach-Out Flipbook
- Resources and social stories on the Elsa website
- School transition resources and activities from the Southend Educational Psychology service
- Back to Better activities to help children and young people cope with the return to school and build resilience for the future
- YoungMinds supporting school transitions information
- Resources from the National Autistic Society:
- Phoenix Group resources to support children who have recently arrived in England as refugees. And for those returning to or changing school mid-year
- Mentally Healthy Schools resource library
- School anxiety signs, causes and strategies on inclusive teach.com
- Mental Health information on NHS Inform
- Anti-Bullying Alliance website
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