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  • What happens and when - Year 12 (age 16-17)

    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-apply each year. It is not an automatic entitlement after compulsory school age. You may want to ask your parent/carer to help with this. Your parents/carers will have to make a contribution. You may be able to get a 16-19 bursary to help with this cost. Ask your post-16 provider for information about this. Education, training and finding employment Continue to look at a range of options, such as: supported employment apprenticeships work-based learning work-related learning at college paid work self-employment higher education volunteering Consider applying for a 16-19…

  • What happens and when - Years 13 and 14 (Age 17-19)

    . SNIPS, Direct Payments) will normally end when you turn 18. If you are receiving support from children’s social care, you may need support from adult social care. You should now have been referred to the social care transitions service. Consider opening your own bank account for benefits and other money once you turn 18. (See page 44) People over the age of 18 may have to contribute towards the cost of any support they receive. The local authority will carry out a financial assessment to check how much you can afford to contribute towards your care and support. Parents/Carers can…

  • What happens and when - Age 19-25

    volunteering Think about support needed for you to access services via Job Centre Plus. For example, a Disability Employment advisor and Access to Work funding. Developing independence Start to have a look at a range of housing options. You may want to access an advocate to help you get your… at the support that is available. Look at what there is in the wider community. Good health Annual health checks continue with a GP for people with Learning Disabilities. This is for those aged 14+. …

  • Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans - Transition Guide

    and getting good support friends, relationships and being part of a community achieving as healthy a life as possible How to prepare for an annual review You may start to think more about what you want to do when you finish your education. Your school or college will talk to you about transition…) as you no longer need the specialist support it provides. See section below on ceasing an EHC plan for more information. If the local authority decides to update the plan, it will invite you and your parent/carer to comment on the updates. You will have at least fifteen days to respond. You can ask… information is available by clicking here . When a young person is close to finishing their education or training The local authority should use the final annual review to look at the support needed for a smooth transition into adulthood. If you have any questions or issues about your EHC Plan or Annual…

  • Post 16 Education Transition Guide

    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 v…

  • Things to do when not in college Transition Guide

    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… at what support you might need. This could include a range of options. You could access day activities and things that interest you. This will help support your development. Please see page 28 for information about social care.…

  • University and Higher Education - Transition Guide

    Young people at university or studying for a degree are not entitled to EHC plans. This is because there are separate systems of support for higher education. You should speak to your university or college about this. The support includes Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs). These are non-repayable grants. They help with the extra costs disabled students can face. DSAs fund a range of support including: specialist equipment travel non-medical helpers (e.g. sign language interpreters, note takers, mentors) For more information, see the DSA finance guide. Click on the logo below. …

  • 2) Help with finding and keeping a job Transition Guide

    into a paid job. It supports you in looking for and keeping a job. Job Coaches can give you support. Entry guidelines There is a check sent to the DWP to make sure you can apply. DWP is the Department for Work and Pensions. The person taking part must not be employed, in full time education… discuss other support available They can refer you to a disability specialist advisor or a specialist work psychologist. They can also carry out an ‘employment assessment’ of your skills and experience. This helps see what kind of roles you are interested in. Opportunity Sheffield Opportunity…

  • 3) Help with finding and keeping a job Transition Guide

    a range of services to support young people in the community. The support offered will vary in each Youth Hub. There is a specialist youth hub for young people with SEND. Click here to find out more on the Local Offer website. Access to Work Access to Work is a government grant scheme which supports disabled people to take up or remain in work. Grants can be given for a wide range of support. This support helps to break down the things that make doing your job tricky. To qualify for the scheme, you must: be aged 16 or over have a disability or health condition (physical or mental) that makes it hard for you to do parts of your job or travel to and from work. be employed or self-employed have received a job offer, or be on an apprenticeship, supported internship, work trial or work experience. Support is also available for job interviews. The amount of money you receive…

  • Leisure Transition Guide

    . Universal Clubs A universal club is a group or organised activity for all children and young people. If there is a club that you are interested in, please talk to them about attending. If you feel you need extra support to be able to attend, then SNIPS may be able to help. Support could be training for staff or an extra member of staff to help you. SNIPS stands for Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service. It is a Council-run service. They support children and young people aged 5-18 years. They help you access short break activities to give your parents/carers a break from caring. To apply for support from SNIPS if you child already have a Social Worker, then please ask them to refer you to SNIPS. if you do not have a social worker, then please contact the Children with Disabilities Team on 0114 2735368. Ask for a member of the SNIPS team. You may also be able to go to a short break…