High goals are important to success.

Setting the right goals should make sure that your young person will have a happy and fulfilling life.

This is the time to start thinking about:

• further education
• future jobs
• where they will live
• ongoing health needs
• any other welfare issues

If your young person has an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP), the Year 9 Annual Review of their EHCP is very important and begins the preparation for adulthood.

Starting this in Year 9 allows time to research options for:

• future education, training or careers,
• the most suitable path for employment
• other longer-term support that may be required

This will ensure that the final years of school will focus on supporting your young person’s successful development in the future.