Planning for a transition review is essential.  Our Getting Ready for Transition factsheet will help families prepare and get the most out of every review.  Some schools use the Unified Transition Plan and this can help families capture ideas prior to the meeting.

All young people on a Statement of Special Educational Needs will be supported by a Transition Pathway Service Personal Adviser.  The Personal Adviser will attend year 9 and year 11 reviews, offering advice and support on further education and training options.  They will also support families through the Learning Difficulty Assessment (LDA).  This assessment sets out the support a young person will need to help them continue in education or training after they leave school.

If a young person is likely to move from children’s to adult social services they will need to have an Assessment. This will identify their eligibility and the support they may require in the future.  If they move into adult social care they will have the opportunity to manage their care through personal budgets.

 

Health Transition will start from age 13-14 and should be complete by the time a young person is 18.  If health care is required then a health care worker should attend transition reviews and some young people may need an Adult Continuing Health Care Assessment to identify what healthcare they will need after 18.  Information on health transition will be available from health care workers.

 

There are various forms of financial support and Essex Benefits Plus offers information, advice and support on benefits and personal budgets.  A Mental Capacity Assessment may also be undertaken to identify how best to support a young person in managing their finances.

 

It is important that parents and carers are also supported.  Essex County Council offers support and advice for carers in Essex.  You may also gain support through the Parent Partnership.