Tracy Rohan (Principal Advisor – Learning Support Canterbury) explains that there is not a one size fits all for transition. She notes that good transitions start early, the importance of collaborative planning and that schools should be ready for the student. She talks about family initiated plans.

Resources

Ministry of Education

Links to information

- Transitioning children with learning support needs

https://www.education.govt.nz/early-childhood/teaching-and-learning/transitions-in-early-learning/transitioning-children-with-learning-support-needs-from-early-learning-into-school/

- Specialist Schools

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/specialist-schools-for-students-with-high-needs/#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20regional%20health,Wellington%20and%20one%20in%20Christchurch

- Teacher training

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/principals-and-teachers/scholarships-for-people-working-in-schools/special-education-study-awards-and-scholarships/

- Learning support

Learning support (was special education) – Parents.education.govt.nz – Practical information about education for parents and carers

Home – He Pikorua https://hepikorua.education.govt.nz

- ORS Funding

Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) – Education in New Zealand

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/ors/

- Exclusion

Stand-downs, suspensions, exclusions, expulsions – Parents.education.govt.nz – Practical information about education for parents and carers

https://parents.education.govt.nz/secondary-school/your-child-at-school/standdowns-suspensions-exclusions-expulsions/

- Inclusive education website

Inclusive Education | Inclusive Education https://inclusive.tki.org.nz/