The Early Years team work closely with all the Early Years providers and professionals across the city to ensure that children with special needs receive the support they need, particularly on transition into school.
Some children may have been in receipt of additional support whilst attending their pre-school setting. Where this is the case the Early Years Access and Inclusion Officer (EYAIO) will liaise with all agencies involved to arrange/support transition meetings and a transition plan for the child on an individual basis. Each plan will be unique to fit the needs of the child and may include a number of additional visits to the school prior to their starting date.
If a child has an Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan, parents can make a preference for a particular school they wish their child to attend. The Local Authority (Hull City Council) will then consult with the school and the EYAIO will liaise with the school, setting, parents and other agencies to ensure a smooth transition takes place.
All children moving on to primary school from a pre-school setting will have an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) transition document. Children with special needs will also have a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Transition document which will be shared with parents and handed over to school. This sets out who has been involved with the child, targets the child has been working on, any special requirements they may have and how their difficulties may impact on them in their setting.