Help to cope with change

Additional support for children and young people with SEND could include:

• Organising extra visits for CYP with SEND to give them more time to get used to the setting and people
• Taking photos of the new setting and looking at them with the CYP to keep the new setting fresh and familiar in their mind
• Introducing prompt cards or checklists to help them remember what to do/where to go
• Using social stories to help prepare the CYP for change
• Using a ‘My new school’ booklet or transition pack to introduce key changes and give information about the new setting
• Giving out a clear map of the site and/or timetables
• Identifying a ‘go to’ person for CYP and families to contact
• Working with health professionals to adapt the learning environment and ensure accessibility
• Organising specialist training for staff
• Providing specialist equipment or resources to facilitate access to learning
• Completing a ‘my usual week looks like this’ timetable with CYP and their parents/carers to provide additional background information to pass on to the new setting