In Summary

  • Start planning early, preferably at least towards the end of fifth class in primary school
  • During the first term in sixth class, visit and agree on the post primary school
  • Ensure that a transition plan is included in the programme for the child during sixth class (as part of their IEP, if one is in place)
  • Make sure that everyone involved with the child is included in drawing up the transition plan
    • Primary school staff - class teacher, resource / learning support teacher, SNA, etc.
    • Proposed post-primary school staff – the SEN coordinator, year head, resource /learning support teacher, etc.
    • Any relevant outside agencies - speech & language therapists, educational psychologists etc
    • Parents / guardians

A booklet containing information on transition from primary to post-primary for pupils with SEN is available to download from the SESS. It includes resources for transition planning, and sample lesson plans for use with pupils in sixth class about to transition, and also lessons for pupils beginning First Year.

Click here to access.