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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…
Education, Employment and Training - GCSEs and Help in Exams - Transition Guide GCSE Subjects In mainstream schools you usually decide in Year 9 (age 13 to 14) which subjects you want to study in Year 10 and 11 (when you are age 14 to 16). If suitable, these will be the subjects you will take for …
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…
A Guide to Qualifications at 16+ - Transition Guide Qualification Levels Qualifications are grouped into 8 levels. The level tells you how difficult the study is and what entry requirements there are. If you do well, you can move up to the next level. Please note that some of the entry level cou…
Apprenticeships and Supported Internships - Transition Guide Apprenticeships An apprenticeship is a paid job with associated training. It allows you to earn while you learn. You will get a nationally recognised qualification. You can apply for Access to Work support when on an apprenticeship. T…
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 thi…
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-repay…
Careers Advice - Transition Guide Sheffield City Council Community Youth Services have an Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) Team . They give careers advice for young people. As part of this team, there are advisers who go to secondary special schools in Sheffield. They give careers advice fo…
2) Help with finding and keeping a job - Transition Guide Supported Employment - national programme Supported Employment helps people with significant disabilities. It helps them move towards and into paid work. For more information visit the British Association for Supported Employment (BASE) w…
3) Help with finding and keeping a job - Transition Guide SEND Employment Programme The programme is for those living in Sheffield, aged 18 to 24 who have Autism. Specialist employment coaches can help you with: a plan of action removing barriers to working skills needed for a job look…