The School/Transition Group

The children in the School/Transition Group are taught and given the opportunity to practise and generalise the wide variety of gross and fine motor skills, which are essential for achieving maximum independence in upright posture, hand function and mobility. The children practise and generalise a wide variety of life skills essential for achieving maximum independence in eating and drinking, dressing and undressing, and toileting and personal hygiene.
The School/Transition Group requires a considerable degree of differentiation and sub-groups are formed for many activities.

The children in this Group usually have a split placement and attend local provision, as well as the Craighalbert Centre. Regular review meetings and reciprocal visits are carried out according to an agreed plan of transition.

The School/Transition Group prepares for local provision by:

• Encouraging active learning
• Promoting independence and life skills
• Developing acceptable age appropriate behaviour
• Establishing a curriculum based upon the 5-14 guidelines in the context of conductive education
• Establishing a balance of teaching, practice and generalisation
• Establishing a balance between cognitive and physical development
• Ensuring the children, their parents and the local team are well prepared for the transition process