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Horden Nursery School

Cotsford Park, Horden, Peterlee, Co Durham, SR8 4TB

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Horden Nursery School

Outstanding and Inspiring nursery education

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SEN Transition

How we support children/young people with SEN starting at our school 

Transition into nursery for children with SEN is planned in advance through consultation with parents and where appropriate the LA and previous providers. If applicable visits are made by the SENCO/Deputy Headteacher to the previous provider. Transition arrangements are tailored to the individual needs of the child and family. Sometimes home visits are arranged in order that staff can begin to build relationships with the child in an environment in which they feel most comfortable. At times shorter sessions are planned initially to enable the child (and the family) to gain confidence in the nursery. Visits to nursery can also be organised out of school hours in order that the environment is quiet.

Each child will have a key person who will support their transition. This member of staff will laisse with parents, ensuring that they are given information on how their child is settling. Key groups are planned in advance, and where possible, children with SEN are taught in smaller groups

How we support children/young people with SEN moving between classes in our school 

If children with SEN are moving from our Two Year Old room to the main nursery room, visits to the room are built into the daily routine well in advance. Children will be accompanied by a member of staff from the Two Year Old room in order that they feel comfortable and secure. These visits will enable the child to build relationships with new staff and familiarise themselves with the environment.

Our Two Year Old staff ensure that they laisse with the child’s new key person in order that they understand individual needs. Documentation/plans are shared and discussed.

How we support children/young people with SEN leaving our school 

We arrange extra support and visits for pupils with SEN, in liaison with their chosen primary school. The Headteacher or key person can accompany parents and children during these visits. Staff from feeder schools are invited to spend time in our nursery to ensure that relationships are built within an environment in which the child feels comfortable. Meetings with the primary school staff, families and nursery staff will be arranged to ensure that transition is as smooth as possible and that important information about the child is discussed and understood.

If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

SEN Information Report

  • Introduction
  • Our SEN Provision
    • The kinds of SEN that are provided for:
    • Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN
    • How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN
    • How we identify, assess and review children with special educational needs
    • How children with SEN engage in all activities?
    • How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision
  • Support for Emotional & Social Development
  • Looked After Children with SEND
  • SEN Transition
  • SEN Specialist Expertise
  • Consulting with our SEN Pupils, Parents & Carers
  • Compliments, Complaints & Feedback
  • Key Policies
Outstanding Ofsted
Ofsted 2008 2009
Ofsted 2011 2012
Ofsted Outstanding 2014/2015

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Cotsford Park

Horden

Peterlee

County Durham

SR8 4TB

Tel 0191 586 5415 · Email hordennursery@durhamlearning.net


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