Changing schools
If your child is changing schools you'll need to plan ahead to make sure the change goes as smoothly as possible. It's important to tell the new school about your child’s needs well ahead of time so that the right support is in place when your child starts.
It's also important that you realise that resources may change from school to school.
If your child is part of the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS) the funding, specialist and teacher time will go with them to the new school. The level of teacher's aide time will need to be worked out with the new school and the support agencies that are paid to provide services for your child.
Ask the people currently supporting your child and those who will support your child at your new school to develop a plan to help your child prepare for the change and with adjusting to the new school.
Talk about the transfer of your child’s records to the new school. Your current school will need your consent before passing on any information other than general enrolment records.
If your child is changing schools this should be incorporated into their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Remember to prepare your child for this change. Talk about it with them, always remaining positive. Tell them what to expect and focus on the things you know they like about school and what you know they might look forward to doing at their new school.