Support strategies
Supporting transition during the academic year
0How can staff support pupils who are moving schools outside the usual transition points? Sue Cowley identifies some ways of providing the link between the old and the new setting and considers elective home education in particular. Summary A number of traditional transition arrangements might be adapted for mid-year moves.Schools should take time to evaluate the transition process when a child leaves.Increases in elective home education mean that schools should be prepared for how to support pupils and parents during the transition. Moving from one setting to another can be a stressful process for children and their families. Traditionally, we…
A fresh look at off-rolling
0Off-rolling has hit the headlines and Ofsted will be watching out for schools that make it part of their practice. In this article, Richard Steward considers some of the issues relating to off-rolling in schools. Summary Accountability measures are a major force behind the increase in schools off-rolling.A child with challenging behaviour can disrupt the education of many others.Is a permanent exclusion a better outcome than a parent moving a child for a fresh start? The term ‘off-rolling’ has come to prominence only recently due to its use in the media, but the concept has been around for some time.…
Practitioner concerns and solutions: Supporting regular attendance in the early years
0What are the main issues for attendance officers today? What strategies can they use to address these? Victoria Franklin has been doing some research and consulting those on the front line. In this article, she shares concerns about the attendance of our youngest children. Summary The attendance of children in early years should be carefully monitored for safeguarding reasons. Information about the benefits of early years education should be shared with parents.Parents should be kept informed about their child’s attendance record. Working across all phases of education, I am often asked for advice about how to promote and support regular…