SEND Transition Summary Pupil Handover

Support smooth teacher handovers, SEND transitions, and continuity of provision with this editable SEND Transition Summary and Pupil Handover Snapshot template.

Designed for SENDCos, teachers, teaching assistants, and inclusion teams, this professional one-page transition document helps staff quickly understand a pupil’s strengths, support strategies, outcome progress, independence skills, next year priorities, and key information before the start of a new academic year.

This practical transition tool supports effective information sharing, reduces transition anxiety, and helps ensure that successful support strategies continue from day one.

Sections Included:

• End of Year Outcome Review
• What Worked This Year
• Essential Day 1 Supports
• Independence & Functional Skills
• Transition & Next Steps
• Handover Checklist & Contacts

Ideal For:

• SENDCos
• Teachers
• Teaching Assistants (TAs)
• Inclusion Leads
• Learning Support Staff
• Mainstream Schools
• Specialist Settings

Perfect For:

• End of Year Transitions

• Teacher Handovers

• Class-to-Class Transitions

• Primary-to-Secondary Transition Planning

• SEND Reviews

• EHCP and SEND Support Pupils

• Pupil Voice Documentation

Benefits:

• Helps new staff understand pupil needs quickly

• Supports consistency of provision

• Captures successful classroom strategies

• Records key transition information in one place

• Encourages effective communication between staff

• Supports smooth starts to the new academic year

File Formats:

• Editable Canva Template

• Editable PowerPoint Version

• Printable PDF Version