Year 6 Year 7 Term 3 Term 4 Term 1 Begin collating information (diagnostic and/or assessment reports) to be given to the secondary school If you submitted a preference form, the primary school will advise you of the government secondary school which has offered a place Participate in transition discussions at SSG meeting, to assist the preparation of a Transition Statement – a summary of important information about your child that can be given to the secondary school in planning appropriate supports for your child Enrol your child into secondary school and receive enrolment kit Plan and prepare for orientation and consider requesting an extended orientation for your child to meet teachers Participate in transition discussions at SSG meeting Request a SSG meeting for Term 1 of Year 7 Practice the transport to school if your child is taking public transport If attending a mainstream school, consider asking to visit the school with your child the day before school starts to bring books, locate their locker, bathrooms and meet key teacher/s Confirm the date for the for the first Student Support Group meeting and participate in learning and support planning for your child PARENT/GUARDIAN/CARER(S) Coordinate and submit PSD applications if applicable (new applications) Receive notifications of Year 6 Review applications and notify parent/guardians Identify a Transition Coordinator to assist the student to prepare ‘student profile’ Develop Transition Statement Convene a SSG with the receiving secondary school to assist them in preparing supports for the student Convene a SSG and finalise the Transition Statement Finalise transfer information including details about student support needs, PSD eligibility, and potential receipt of PSD Transition Support Funding for 2017, 2018 and 2019 Year 7 students who are no longer eligible for the PSD after their Year 6 review Confirm dates for the SSG to meet in Term 1 at the secondary school PRIMARY Identify staff professional learning needs, and consider planning for student access needs Begin school orientation and familiarisation activities Prepare and implement strategies Ensure transfer information including details student support needs, PSD eligibility, and potential receipt of PSD Transition Support Funding for 2017, 2018 and 2019 Year 7 students who are no longer eligible for the PSD after their Year 6 review Receive transfer information including Transition Statement Engage parent/guardian/carer(s) in the SSG and development of personalised learning and support planning Consider access needs of new student, including storage of medication, a private area for personal care, planning for Year 7 camp and anything else required to meet the student’s needs SECONDARY
National Disability Insurance Scheme Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability Program for Students with Disabilities School Policy and Advisory Guide Statewide Vision Resource Centre Student Support Services: Strengthened Pathways Planning for people with Disabilities Transitioning from Primary to Secondary School Victorian Deaf Education Institute: 1300 308 699 ASPECT 1800 277 328 ADEC (Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities) Inc. (03) 9480 1666 Assistance for Isolated Children Association for Children with a Disability (03) 9818 2000 (or for callers) 1800 654 013 Better Health Channel Blind Citizens Australia (03) 9372 6400 (or for country callers) 1800 033 660 TTY: 03 9376 9275 Centre for Community Child Health Children’s Mobility Service Communication Resource Centre Down Syndrome Victoria Epilepsy Foundation of Australia Fragile X Association of Australia Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc. (03) 9320 9555 (or for country callers) 1800 656 632 Taralye (03) 9877 1922 Deaf Children Australia 1800 645 916 Parents Victoria (03) 9380 2158 (or for country callers) 1800 032 023 Positive Partnerships
Raising Children Network Spina Bifida Foundation (03) 9663 0075 STAR Victoria Inc. (03) 9650 2730 Tourettes Syndrome Association of Australia (02) 9382 3726 Victorian Council of School Organisations (03) 9429 5900 Transition to Secondary School resource – Association for Children with a Disability Moving from Early Childhood to School – Department of Education and Training Moving from Primary to Secondary School – Department of Education and Training Beyond School – Department of Education and Training Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework – Department of Education and Training