Transitions are also a key process to support, RISE SPACE are aware that a personalised, well planned, well executed transition is key to a successful placement and the well being of the young person. It is also a very unsettling time for the family as it may have taken along time for the young person to feel safe in their previous setting, adjust to new routines and develop trusting relationships with staff. It may also be that you have spent time out of school or home educating and the thought of unsettling the status quo can be terrifying.
We will devise a transition plan that is right for your young person; that allows time to. familiarise, time to develop relationships, time for us to transfer all the amazing knowledge and understanding gained by all stakeholders currently working alongside you and your family.
In the months and weeks prior to joining RISE SPACE we will be:
• Undertaking visits to your home, liaising with school staff and other professionals to ensure as smooth a transition as possible, learning your child.
• Some students will need a longer transition than others and some younger students may come to RISE IGNITE one day a week in the two years prior to transition.
• We also provide your young person, personalised visits to RISE SPACE in the summer term. During this time, we will discuss the admissions forms to complete all of the transfer paperwork and answer any of your questions before your child/young person starts with us.
• We have transition sessions once per week for 4 weeks in the summer holidays to reduce the time to worry in the run up to starting.
