Managed move

A managed move is a procedure carried out by a school or education authority in circumstances where they believe a child to be at risk of school exclusion. It is a preventative measure, focusing on harm-reduction and meeting the needs of the child.

History
Managed move first became used as a term to describe voluntary, planned transfers of children from one educational provider to another around 2000 .

Assumptions
The use of managed moves is based on the assumption that when a child is exhibiting problem behaviour, it almost always a symptom of hidden educational, emotional or social needs which are not being met. Examples might include bereavement, abuse, underdeveloped social skills, problems with reading etc. It is also assumed that there are other places which are better equipped to meet these needs e.g. behaviour support centres, other schools, one-one support within the school, and that some sort of transfer (part- or full-time) can be arranged for a period of time.

Procedures
Once it becomes apparent to a school that a child has issues that cannot be fully met in their current setting, a meeting is scheduled whereby stakeholders such as parents, carers, teachers and alternative providers meet to discuss the child's needs. If possible, a transfer is organised and arrangements are made to follow up and assess progress at a later date. There may often be an element of restoratice justice involved in such meetings.

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