Changing schools or leaving school

If your child is changing schools:

• it is important to notify the new school of your child's needs well ahead of time. This ensures the agreed support will be available when your child starts their new school. It is important to note that resources may change from school to school
• the funding and specialist time for children verified for the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS) will go with them to the new school. The level of paraprofessional support will need to be worked out with the new school, the fundholders and relevant specialists
• ask for a plan to be developed to help your child prepare for the change and to adjust to the new school
• discuss the transfer of your child's records to the new school. The school will need your consent before passing on any information other than general enrolment records.

If your child is leaving the school system this should be incorporated into their Individual Education Programme (IEP). Alternatively you may wish to work with your school and specialists to develop a plan to identify the ongoing support required and the opportunities for further learning and/or employment.