An important part of our therapeutic support for students is to prepare them for “moving on”. This initially starts when they join The Link from their current school and it continues when they move on at the end of their placement. This may be a return to mainstream school or to a long term specialist setting, depending on the outcome of the placement and the agreement of parents and professionals.

Our therapists work closely with the students and their families to support school visits and to plan their onward transition, based around the child’s individual needs. The therapists will work with the child to manage their questions and worries that may arise from the knowledge that they will be moving to a new school.

Staff from the existing or new setting are actively encouraged to visit the student at The Link to maintain the support bonds for the child, whilst Link staff will also support the child when they are off site at the new setting. Each transition is very carefully tailored to the needs of the child.