Preparing For Adulthood (PfA)

Discussions about moving into adulthood and into adult services, should start early and from at least year 9, when children are around 13-14 years old. High aspirations are crucial to success. Discussions about longer term goals should focus on the child or young person’s strengths and capabilities and the outcomes they want to achieve. Preparing for Adulthood includes both the transition into post-16 education, and the transition from post-16 education into adult life.

If your child has an EHC Plan there should be a focus on preparing for adulthood within each EHC Review, from year 9 onwards.

Supportive and timely transition planning is very important for young people with SEND, and professionals should help them to make this transition as smooth as possible. Many children will have been working with professionals for a number of years, and the transition may feel challenging.

If you are concerned about the transition to adulthood, you can ask to speak to your child’s education provider. You can ask for a meeting to discuss this and any planning or support that might be available.

Where children and young people are transitioning between health and social care teams, you can also ask their current support team for guidance.

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SEND Local Offer

The Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council SEND Local Offers are a great resource for finding events, support and activities in your area.

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