SEND Transition Pupil Voice Pack

A practical and editable SEND Transition Pupil Voice Pack designed to help SENCOs, teachers and support staff gather pupil views before transition.

This pack is ideal for pupils who are moving class, moving year group, meeting a new teacher or preparing for a new school. It helps staff understand how pupils are feeling, what they are worried about, what support helps them and what information needs to be shared before the move.

What’s included

• Pupil feelings sheet
• Worry scale
• “What helps me” sheet
• Parent and carer transition input form
• Teacher handover sheet

Perfect for

• SENCOs
• Class teachers
• Teaching assistants
• Inclusion leads
• Moving up days
• SEND transition planning
• New class preparation
• Primary to secondary transition
• Pupils with autism, ADHD, anxiety, SEMH, sensory needs or communication needs
• Pupil voice evidence
• Parent and carer engagement

Key areas covered

This pack helps staff gather information about:

• how the pupil feels about transition
• what the pupil is looking forward to
• what the pupil is worried about
• what helps the pupil feel calm and ready
• what support works well
• what parents and carers want staff to know
• what the new teacher needs to understand before the move

Why this resource is useful

Transition can feel overwhelming for pupils with SEND, especially when routines, classrooms, adults or expectations are changing. This pack gives pupils a simple way to share their feelings and helps adults plan support that is based on the pupil’s own voice.

The templates are clear, editable and easy to use. They can be completed during a transition meeting, pupil conversation, SEND review, moving-up day or class handover.

Suggested use

Use the pupil feelings sheet and worry scale before transition visits or move-up days. Complete the “What helps me” sheet with the pupil, then gather parent and carer input. The teacher handover sheet can be shared with the new teacher so key support is ready from day one.

Resource format

• Editable Word document
• Separate editable template files included
• Suitable for primary settings
• Adaptable for secondary transition
• SENCO and teacher friendly

A simple, time-saving SEND transition pack to help pupils feel heard, understood and supported before moving to a new class, teacher or school.