Plan Transition Support Early

The At-Risk of Transition Register helps schools bring information about incoming students together before they arrive. Record identified needs, existing support and relevant circumstances, then use the scoring system to prioritise transition planning and follow-up.

What You Can Record

Bring key transition information together, including:

  • Current and previous RTLB involvement

  • Support from other agencies

  • Learning needs and academic concerns

  • Funding, health conditions and diagnoses

  • Attendance and behaviour concerns

  • Vulnerability, school changes and home circumstances

  • Notes to inform transition planning

Prioritise Transition Support

The register’s scoring system helps staff identify students who may need earlier contact, additional transition visits, or coordinated support before starting school.

Use the scores alongside information from the learner, whānau, previous school and support agencies to decide the next steps for each student.

A Google Sheets Template

This resource is an editable Google Sheets template. Make your own copy in your school’s Google Workspace and follow the included instructions to get started.

Your school manages the student information entered into the register and controls who can view or edit it through Google Sheets sharing permissions.

Ideal For

  • Learning support coordinators and SENCOs

  • Staff coordinating new enrolments and transitions

  • Deans and year-level leaders

  • School leadership teams