Significant Changes

If any significant change is anticipated, schools should request the attendance of a representative from the LA. 

If any significant change of needs or provision is being considered schools may wish to request the advice of the school’s designated Educational Psychologist; please see the memo below for more information and a proforma which can be sent to Hull City Psychological Service for this purpose.

Year 5 Transition Reviews

In year 5, parents may request a preference for a secondary school. This must be clearly stated on the form. It is helpful if parents know this in advance and can make some enquiries.

Parents should be supported in making an informed choice and SENCOs could help this process by:

• Informing parents about SEN systems in local secondary schools
• Encouraging parents to visit local secondary schools, and supporting this visit if appropriate.

 Year 9 Reviews

Schools have a duty to provide independent, impartial careers guidance for their pupils. This must include providing information on the full range of post 16 options. Local Authorities have a duty to support all vulnerable young people including those with EHCPs to participate in education, training or employment with training post 16.

The year 9 annual review will play an important role in starting to consider and plan for the young person’s post 16 transition. It must involve consultation with a qualified careers guidance practitioner. In most cases in Hull this will be a Connexions adviser but may involve a careers adviser employed by the school.  The post 16 options discussed at the year 9 annual review should be recorded on the annual review document. The Connexions/careers adviser should be invited to the year 9 annual review. 

REMEMBER if you are unclear on any stage of the statutory process advice can be sought from the LA SEND Team or any of the personnel connected with this guide.