Jordanstown School Transition from a local mainstream nursery placement into Year One at a regional specialist school

Meeting the needs of pupils who are sensory impaired

Choosing Jordanstown School Parent/professional contacts school and invited to visit Opportunity to meet classroom-based staff and for in-class observation Tour of the school Meeting with the Principal, questions answered / advice given Opportunity for child to visit and spend time in school Completion of statutory documentation Maintain telephone contact with parents

The Journey to Jordanstown School

Improving the process Parents being fully informed about available provision Professionals listening to parents Earlier decision-making on placements Opportunities for staff to visit each school Flexibility

The story so far Settled very well into new school environment Communication skills improving Confidence developing Parents delighted with progress