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In Sheffield, there are a number of schools and colleges that are for young people aged 16 and over. Post 16 is a term used when talking about what happens after you have finished school. Some schools have a Sixth Form that is for Post 16 education. Each school or college has different subje…
There are many independent specialist colleges around the country. There are some in South Yorkshire and some in the counties next to us. They support young people with very complex learning difficulties or disabilities. They offer day and residential education courses for young people. …
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 Cou…
What do we mean when we say transition? We mean: Any time in a child or young person’s life where there is a planned change that needs to be effectively prepared for. This is so that they can be happy and fulfilled. This includes transitions across Education, Health and Care. Children and…
Preparing-for-Adulthood-Transition-Guide Links and documents The move from being a child to becoming an adult is a big change for all young people. It involves: preparing for more independence making plans for the future For those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND): …
Preparing for adulthood helps you: live more independent as possible as adults achieve your full potential Helping young people with SEND become more independent can be life changing. Preparation for adulthood should happen from the earliest years and no later than age 13 or 14. Pre…
Sheffield's Local Offer The Local Offer is part of the Sheffield Directory website. The Local Offer has lots of information and service listings for supporting children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities aged 0-25. It includes: services provided by the local author…
If you have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan Annual reviews from Year 9 onwards must have a focus on preparing you for adulthood. New outcomes should be written into the EHC plan. These should be around the four preparation for adulthood areas: 1. employment, education and training …
If you have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan Annual reviews from Year 9 onwards must have a focus on preparing for adulthood. Outcomes should be reviewed and updated as needed. If you are looking at leaving your current school after Year 11, think about what help you need to move to…
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. …