As part of our ongoing commitment to improving transition experiences for pupils with Special Educational Needs, Special Partnership Trust has been working in partnership with Devon County Council on a comprehensive Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Project.

During the summer term, we engaged in a wide range of shared activities designed to build strong, supportive pathways for pupils moving into secondary settings. These include:

Joint planning sessions across schools
Shared learning walks to observe and reflect on inclusive practice
School tours and transition visits tailored for pupils with SEND
Open events to share good practice and strengthen professional networks

These activities laid a strong foundation for the next phase of the project, and we are pleased to confirm that several support sessions are now booked for the autumn term. These will continue to focus on ensuring that Year 7 pupils with SEND are well supported as they settle into their new environments.

Planned support for the autumn term includes:

Sharing and reviewing transition processes
Effectiveness and Consistency of Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision

Targeted transition activities and in-school support for pupils
Staff CPD sessions to enhance SEND provision and confidence
Deployment of staff and strategic planning
Planning Parent workshops to ensure families feel informed and supported
Curriculum planning and bridging work for continuity of learning
Ongoing collaboration with feeder primary schools to ensure consistency and strong information sharing
Creating sensory friendly environments

We are incredibly grateful to all the schools involved for their engagement and enthusiasm. This work reflects a shared commitment to inclusive education and meaningful collaboration across Devon.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss further involvement, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

siag@specialpartnershiptrust.org or call 01872 613115