Year 9 Annual Reviews

The Year 9 annual review of your young person’s Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) is very important and begins the preparation for adulthood. This ...

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The Preparing for Adulthood Review Process

Great reviews start with great preparation - to find out what is needed watch this animate for more information.

Preparing for post 16 transport

Children and young people with special educational needs may get help with transport to school or college. Once a young person reaches 16 they may ...

CSW Group – Careers Advice

CSW Group provides free information, advice, guidance and support to people of all ages to help them to enter work and learning. The service for 13-19 year olds also provides support ...

Considering implications of the Mental Capacity Act

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides a legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make ...

What support might I be able to get on a further education course?

Young people aged 16-19 may be able to claim money (a bursary) for you or your college/training provider to use to meet the cost of ...

Family Finance & Benefits

As young people with special educational needs and/or a disability turn 16, 17, 18 or 19, they become entitled to benefits and support in their ...

Work-based learning

There are several different types of work-based learning that give you the opportunity to train and get qualifications while working.  For some young people going ...

Other important things to know

It is possible for parents/carers to claim child benefit for a young person after their 16th birthday if they continue in full-time approved education or ...