Transition into Further Education

Our Information Advice and Guidance Co-ordinator, Transition Co-ordinator and Work Experience Officer work closely together across the College to ensure a smooth transition to further education either at Westgate College or back to colleges in the pupil’s home area.

Pupils transferring to Westgate College from the Royal School for Deaf Children benefit from a detailed transition plan which is put in place to ensure consistency.

For those at RSDCM wanting to transfer to Westgate College, the procedure includes:

• Our local Connexions Officer will attend Annual Reviews and liaise with the
  children’s home area Connexions Officers
• Transition plans from year 9 are forwarded to the Information Advice and Guidance Co-ordinator
• Westgate College programme managers attend year 10 and 11 Annual Reviews
• Staff from RSDCM will liaise closely with College staff
• Pupils visit College during educational and residential times
• Year 11 pupils will take part in College programmes as part of their weekly timetable
• Parents and carers are given the opportunity to visit the College to look at the resources and programmes on offer and meet staff