Table of contents
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1. Introduction to the transition guidelines 7
1.1 Aim 8
1.2 Principles 8
1.3 Rationale 8
1.4 Objectives 9
1.5 Flexibility 9
1.6 The individual family service plan 9
2. Implementation of the transition guidelines 11
2. 1 The early learning support team 12
2.2 Steps in the transition plan 16
2.3 Sample transition to school form 18
2.4 Roles and responsibilities in the transition process 21
2.5 Evaluation of the transition process 24
3. Appendices 27
3.1 Examples of the range of information parents have sought 28
when they approach the school
3.2 Early learning support team, meeting proforma 30
4. Pamphlets 31
4.1 A guide for families of young children with special learning needs
4.2 Transition to school: working together to help young children with special learning needs have a positive start to school.