Post Primary - The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (NI) 2016 Training

Aim:

• To identify planning, preparation and collaboration considerations for SEN pupils moving into, between and out of educational settings.

Outcomes:

• To discuss the role of the Learning Continuum in schools and resources to use with parents (including Access Arrangements resources for parents in post primary).

• To explore practical approaches to supporting effective transitions at different stages in the education process.

• To share current good practice for transitions in schools.

• To highlight available transition support services and useful documentation to use with pupils with SEN.

• To identify ways in which pupils and parents can be involved in the transition planning process.

• To ensure that all SEN Co-ordinators are aware of their duties which contribute to the overall effectiveness of their role in school.

Time

9.30am - 3.30pm

NOTE: SENCo substitute cover is provided for this event (there is no code for NISTR – this will be paid directly into your LMS budget).

NB: Only one place per school