New Starters to Grange School
Transitions into Grange School for new starters are carefully managed to ensure a smooth and supportive process. For children with significant learning disabilities, supported transition will be key to a successful transition both in to the school, and then subsequently beyond. The needs of each child will be carefully considered to ensure that Grange School can provide the right educational environment to meet their individual needs.
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP's) will be carefully considered, taking into account prior levels of attainment if the child is to join during the school year, as well as additional needs. We will make opportunities to observe the children in their prior settings, and meetings with parents and existing teachers/other professionals. Once it has been agreed that the school can provide the right educational offer for a child, a transition program will be put in place.
Transitions with Grange School
It is equally important that the needs of the children, at the time of transition between Key Stages are taken into account. When starting in Early Years (Foundations), transition planning will be an integral part of the Annual Review process, where individuals needs will be discussed with children, their parents/carers and other professionals. Similarly, children will be supported when they move up from Key Stage 2 into secondary provision (either Aspire or Academy).
A similar process is then undertaken when student's transition from Key Stage 4. Grange School does offer a Post 16 programme where suitable. Parents/carers and other professionals will discuss the Post 16 (Key Stage 5 offers during EHCP reviews in their transition year.
Transitions when leaving Grange School
Students will transition from Grange School at the end of Key Stage 4 or Key Stage 5, depeding on wether our Post 16 offer is appropriate for the student. For thos remaining, the transition to Post 16 (Key Stage 5) will be well planned and structured, ensuring a seamless step towards the next chapter of learning. For those students leaving at the end of Key Stage 4 or Key Stage 5, our outstanding links with a range of colleges and provisions within Manchester and the surrounding areas will support you to find the most suitable provision.
Many of the local Post 16 and Post 19 options exhibit at our annual 'Futures Trail' which allows you to come and get a better understanding of what is available after Grange School.