Transition Framework
Ensuring smooth transition between education phases is Priority Four of KCC’s CATIE strategy for Inclusion. This priority aims to develop collaborative approaches between settings to achieve successful and sustained transitions for CYP at key phases and times of transition in their lives. We will do this by focusing on the priorities for each of the key transition phases, to consider appropriate destinations for all children and young people, with a presumption of mainstream, and the opportunity to transition back into mainstream, at every transition point.
The Kent Transition Charter demonstrates KCC’s commitment so that all professionals have a shared understanding of what transition is and means and that a consistent approach is taken in principle and in practice. All stakeholders will work together, with professional and mutual respect, to support children, young people and their families through transition.
The Transition Toolkits located below, have been developed by primary and secondary school leaders so that schools and settings can assess their approach to transition and amend their plans accordingly in the spirit of self evaluation.