Transition into School

Parent Hui 2015

What is needed for a good transition into school?early planning, parent / whānau engagement, strong relationships between school, early

childhood centre, families / whānau and practitioners

clear communicationa clear and shared understanding about

resources available and required. monitoring after transition

Culturally responsive practice

The culture, language, identity, and background of each child and their parents/caregivers, whānau, are valued and included when planning transition.

Early planning

“The whole process started way back near their 4th birthday.......

what are the school optionsmeeting with school teamswhat resources may be requiredwhen and how to access resources

Parents/caregivers, whānau

Parents/caregivers, whānau need to be well informed and supported so that they feel confident to lead the transition to school process.

Strong relationships between school, early childhood centre, families / whānau and practitioners

transition meetings are plannedclear communication across all involveda clear and shared understanding of the

strengths and needs of the childa clear and shared understanding about

resources available and required

Shared understanding about resources

“Resources come as funding, materials and people. People included specialist skills, experience, people's time, and professional learning and development”

Some resources available

special education grantongoing resourcing scheme (ORS)advisers on deaf children resource teachers of the deafnew zealand sign language@schoolassistive technology - FM Systems

Monitoring

once transition into school is completed a process is set up for informal and formal monitoring in the school setting– teacher parent meetings– team meetings –parent / whānau, advisers on deaf

children, resource teachers of deaf, ………– individual education plan meetings

Timing