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Please use the links below to take you to other Local Authority Local Offer websites. You can find out about schools and Post 16 colleges in areas surrounding Sheffield. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Derby City Council Derbyshire County Council City of Doncaster Council Kirklees Council Leeds City Council North Lincolnshire Council Nottinghamshire County Council Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Wakefield Council…
. The guide has been written with the Sheffield Parent Carer Forum. We hope it helps you to know more about: preparing for adulthood moving from children to adult services. …
. Good health Young people with Learning Disabilities are able to have an Annual Health Check. This is with your GP and you can have one from age 14. Talk to your doctor about the move from children to adult health services. Sheffield Children’s Hospital uses the Ready, Steady Go questionnaires…
If you have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan At the annual review of your EHC plan, discuss what support you will need in your next setting (if applicable). Talk about what needs to happen so you have a smooth transition. Make sure you tell them about your hopes and views for the future. …
If you have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan The annual review process continues. If you need support in the future from adult social care, you should be referred to the Transitions social care teams. If you need SEN Transport to get to your post-16 setting, you will need to re-appl…
ask the Sheffield Carers Centre for a carer’s assessment when you turn 18. You might want to think about independent travel training. This is to help you travel from home to college on your own. Friends, relationships and community Look at any out-of-school/college activities you want to do…
views across. See the Sheffield Advocacy Hub for more information. You might want to think about independent travel training. This is to help you travel from home to college on your own. Friends, relationships and community Stay in touch with friends and make plans for socialising. Look…
Making the most of an annual review If you have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, the annual reviews from Year 9 onwards must discuss preparing for adulthood. Preparing for Adulthood includes: getting ready for employment or other meaningful activity finding somewhere to live and get…
Post 16 Education - Transition Guide Post 16 Education You must continue in education or training until the end of the academic year when you turn 18. This could involve: full time study in a school, college or training provider an apprenticeship or supported internship full time work or volunteering (20 hours or more) combined with part time accredited study Post 16 Education Providers Sheffield has a range of post 16 education settings. Click on the buttons below to find out more. …
Things to do when not in college - Transition Guide If you are moving to college after Year 11, your course may not cover five full days. Time spent on the other days may include: self-study volunteering work experience As you prepare for adulthood, it would be a good idea to start thinking of voluntary work or work experience. You may be able to do these from 16 years old. Think about what support you may need. Think about what interests you. It may be helpful to contact local organisations and businesses. See if they have any opportunities. There is information about opportunities in this guide. What else to look at You can find more details about activities, sports, and things to do outside education on the Sheffield Local Offer and on the Sheffield Directory. Click on the buttons below. You can also look at the Employment is For Everyone website…