williamwood high school supporting pupils during transition and beyond
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Pupil Support visits: Nov/Dec ‘14 Examination of learning file. Discussion with primary additional support needs coordinator. Observe classes. Meet with class teachers.TRANSCRIPT
Williamwood High School
Supporting pupils during transition and beyond.
Transition process
Pupil support: November/December 2014 Year head visits: March/April 2015 Transition groups: May/June 2015 Induction days: June 2015 Official start: August 2015
Pupil Support visits: Nov/Dec ‘14
Examination of learning file. Discussion with primary additional support
needs coordinator. Observe classes. Meet with class teachers.
Year head visit: Mar/April ‘15
Visit 1 - routine of school: school uniform, timetable, school day.
Visit 2 - differences between primary and secondary: Q and A with S6 pupils.
Transition group: May/June ‘15
Lesson 1: Equipment needed for high school, organisation of school bag, differences between primary and secondary, Q and A.
Lesson 2: Lunchtime procedures, lockers, timetable, navigating the building, Q and A.
Induction days: June 17th and 18th
Talk from year head and timetable issued.
Follow a full timetable for two days.
Meet with pupil support teacher.
August 2015 onwards: How you can support your child’s learning: Buy a sensible schoolbag. Use coloured pockets for different subjects. Check planner/home school diary daily. If you have any concerns about the amount of
homework/class work, contact the school. Help with packing the schoolbag every evening. Find a quiet location to do homework. Help establish a routine as quickly as possible.
August 2015 onwards. How we will support your child’s learning:
Share learning profiles with staff. Provide appropriate support for
assessments. Provide targeted support for pupils
(Cowriter). Give additional training to staff on
supporting pupils with dyslexia.
S1 dates of note: Information evening – 15th/16th June
Tracking report – October 2015
Full report – April 2016
Parents night – May 2016
Thank you for listening.
Do you have any questions?
An ideal school bagPE kit
School booksPlanner/pencil case
Locker key/
Lunch card
Coloured pockets
Example learning profile:
**** has a formal diagnosis of dyslexia which lies at the mild to moderate end of the spectrum. In order to support her spelling **** should be given the opportunity to use ICT, particularly for extended pieces of writing. **** is comfortable using co-writer for extended pieces of writing. **** should also be encouraged to self check her written work upon completion. She has been diagnosed with a condition called Binocular vision, a condition which affects the ability to focus clearly on an object using both eyes, for which she has received treatment. **** also has a diagnosis of Irlen syndrome and should wear her coloured lenses when reading in class.
Strategies:
Should be given the opportunity to use ICT for extended writing.Written work should be marked for content only.Should be given printed notes – extensive copying from the board may be challenging.Reading aloud in class should be optional for ****.Should be reminded to wear her coloured lenses when reading in class.