'Mind The Gap' Y6/7 Transitions Provision
A framework to support the most vulnerable children as they take the leap from primary to secondary school.
This newly developed framework aims to enhance pro-active support for the most vulnerable children entering Key Stage 3 provisions. As part of the transition process for their most vulnerable young people, schools can plan with MAST for targeted support, entering Key Stage 3 in September 2023. Where needed, this may be extended into the Year 7 setting by team members experienced in support for transition and inclusion. This year we have been working in collaboration with school-driven transition development across the city. Additionally, a specific training course for staff is offered yearly as part of the CPD offer.
Your questions around our services
How do I access your support?
You will need to talk with your child's school to consider if a MAST request would be possible and helpful.
What might involvement with a member of your multi-agency support team, MAST, look like?
Your first meeting with a professional from MAST might be to discuss your concerns, possibly with school staff present. You might also meet a MAST professional in a meeting with others involved, where your child's needs are being discussed and a plan of support is being put together.
How quickly would a member of MAST become involved with a child?
Following a request for MAST to be involved (made by the school SENCo in collaboration with parents/carers), a quick response to school within a week will be sent and soon after this a key worker from MAST will be allocated and make contact with you and school to assess needs and plan an appropriate multi-agency response as required.
What PLP's values mean for schools
Our MAST team are always ready to answer the call and step up when schools and their pupils need us.
Providing appropriate, non-judgemental support for pupils, families and school staff is at the heart of what we do.
We always reflect on our performance and are prepared to explore new ideas and approaches to help people.
Our success lies in the positive collaborations we nurture between diverse specialists and school professionals.
We'd love to support you
Please reach out to our friendly team at our office using the details below.