Transitional Journey
We understand that transitioning to a new school is a significant moment for both students and families. Our school transition process is designed to ensure a smooth and supportive experience, helping students feel confident and prepared for the changes ahead.
From introductory visits to orientation sessions, we provide opportunities to familiarise students with their new environment, meet teachers, and build connections with classmates. Parents are also involved through informational meetings and resources to address any questions or concerns. Together, we work to create a welcoming atmosphere, easing the transition and setting the foundation for a successful journey at our school.
Transitional Journey
We understand that transitioning to a new school is a significant moment for both students and families. Our school transition process is designed to ensure a smooth and supportive experience, helping students feel confident and prepared for the changes ahead.
From introductory visits to orientation sessions, we provide opportunities to familiarise students with their new environment, meet teachers, and build connections with classmates. Parents are also involved through informational meetings and resources to address any questions or concerns. Together, we work to create a welcoming atmosphere, easing the transition and setting the foundation for a successful journey at our school.
Transition To Our School From Other Settings
Recommended time frame for transition is 2 weeks
Home Visit
Before joining us, each student receives a home visit from our Family Support Manager and our School’s Engagement Lead. This allows us to get to know the child in a familiar setting and begin building a positive relationship with both the student and their family.
School Tour
Families are invited to visit the school for a guided tour. This gives students a chance to explore their new surroundings, meet staff, and ask questions in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Week Two: Afternoon Sessions Only
The following week, students
attend in the afternoons. This
allows them to experience different parts of the school day and continue building familiarity.
Week One: Morning Sessions Only
Students begin with half days, attending school in the mornings only. This helps them ease into the routine and adjust to the new environment at a comfortable pace.
Full-Time Start
If all goes well, students then begin attending full-time. By this point, they’ve had time to settle in, build relationships, and feel confident in their new school.
Our transition plan is flexible and tailored to each child’s needs. We work closely with families to ensure every student feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive.
Discussion with current educational provider/parents
Introductions, Meet Key Staff, School Tour
Meeting with pupils & staff
one week of mornings or afternoons
another week of mornings or afternoons
implemented depending on 2 week transition
Forms filled, uniform acquired, support worked out – ready for the next adventure
Transition From Our School To Other Settings
Additional visits may be recommended
to reintegrate pupil into mainstream setting
with Local Authority/parents and educational setting
Introductions, Meet Key Staff, School Tour
Single lesson and break time (morning)
Full morning (lessons and break)
Full morning with lunch
Afternoon lessons
Full day
Full day
if required
into new setting
We are committed towards the successful integration of new, and existing pupils, into the school environment. Planning and preparation are essential to ensure that our learners feel safe and secure: both in their learning, and in social interactions with staff and other children.
The usual transition process takes 2-4 weeks but this can differ from child to child depending on their social, emotional and behavioural needs.
Once a placement at Riverbank has been agreed by Local Authority, our Education Administrator will be in contact to start the transition process.
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Confirmation of placement received from Local Authority
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School tour outside of school hours
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Education Administrator to contact Parent/Carer to start transition process
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Home visit is booked for our Family Support Worker to come out to your home to meet with your child prior to starting to ensure they have a familiar face in school and to find out more about their likes and dislikes
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Initial visit with your child to meet key staff
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Arrange Taster morning/afternoon for your child to come in and stay for a few hours to meet the other students
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First week of School will be morning or afternoons only for the full week
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Second week of School will be morning or afternoons all week depending on what was done in the first week
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Third week will be full tine 9:00am – 3:20pm onwards
Transition from Riverbank to other settings;
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Recommendation to reintegrate pupil into mainstream setting
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Discussions with Local Authority/Parents/Carers and educational setting
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Initial visit to meet key staff
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Follow up visit (single lesson and break time)
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Follow up visit for a full morning
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Follow up visit for a full morning with lunch
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Follow up visit for afternoon lessons
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Follow up visit for the full day
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Full transition to new setting