Background

 
 Hilltop school is organised into 2 departments. The Upper Department caters for students aged 14– 19 and therefore covers Key Stage 4 and Post 16.

Transition between classes and schools are an important time for every child.
At Hilltop School we personalise transition to help our children to successfully manage these changes.
Staff pass on information between classes and children visit their new class base to familiarise
themselves with the new environment and new staff.
The annual review/Person Centred Review (PCR) also aids a smooth transition.

Transition for new pupils transferring from other schools is well managed through consultation
with previous schools and parents.
This process starts in Y10 with visits to the school pantomime and other events and open days
where parents and students visit and find out about the courses on offer.
A personalised transition process is implemented to ensure a smooth transition to Hilltop in the
summer term before entry.

We draw upon the expertise of the therapy services, Educational Psychologist,
Social services and EHCP coordinator.

Staff

The Upper  Department is staffed by –

 Chris Hodgkinson – Head of Department

Classes

Jeff Millar – Homebase 1 (Post 16)
Jenny Stafford-Curtis – Homebase 2 (Post 16)
Helen Dyson - Homebase 3 (Post 16)
Alex Stark - Upper 1 (PMLD)
Amanda France / Vicki Proctor – Upper 2 (KS4)
Mike O’Brien – Green (ASD)

Each class has a team of TAs to support learning.

   OTHER PROFESSIONALS -

                            Speech and Language Therapy                        

                            Physiotherapy                          

                 Occupational Therapy               

     Hearing Impaired Service 

                     Visually Impaired Service                  

                Educational Psychology              

School Nurse

                            CAMHS – Children and Adults’ Mental Health Service                         

Transition Service

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Updated 3/5/18