What transition planning means

Information in easy read. When you should start thinking about your transition plan and what support you'll get.

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About transitioning

Transition means moving from childhood to becoming a young adult.

Transition planning normally starts around the age of 14.

We call this transition planning.

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What transition planning means 

Transition planning normally starts around the age of 14.  

If you have an EHCP then you, your parents, carers and other people who support you will go to a meeting at your school in year 9. 

This is called an Annual Review. 

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At the meeting you will all talk about: 

  • what you and your parents think needs to happen 
  • your education, health and social care needs 
  • the support you need as you grow up into an adult 
  • the support your parents, carers and family need 
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What happens next

After the meeting, the school will make a Transition Plan.

The school will send the plan to everyone who helps and supports you.

The plan says:

  • what support you need
  • who will help you
  • what each person will do

The plan helps make sure you get the support you need as you grow from a teenager into an adult.

The plan will be checked and updated every year until you leave school.

Transition planning usually starts when you are 14 years old.

If it did not start when you were 14, it can still start later when you are older.

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How we'll support you

There are transitions throughout your life that we can help you with, such as:

  • leaving school or college 
  • getting your first job or work experience 
  • new relationships 
  • getting older and becoming more independent 
  • moving out of your family home 
  • moving into other housing and support – for example into supported living and residential care
  • being safe  
  • participating in your community, including having friends and supportive relationships 
  • health and well-being - keeping well in your body and mind 
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Preparing for adulthood

Preparing for adulthood means preparing for:

  • employment
  • independent living
  • community Inclusion
  • health
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Employment 

This is further education, higher education, training or employment.

We can help you find:

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Independent living 

This means you have choice, control and freedom over your:

  • life and your support
  • accommodation and living arrangements, including supported living
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Community inclusion

This means participating in your community, including having friends and supportive relationships and being part of the local community.

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Health

This means being as healthy as possible in adult life.

 

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Who can help you with these transitions

You can ask for support from the Social Work team, this is called the Specialist Community Disability Team (SCDS). 

Find out how the Specialist Community Disability Team (SCDS) can help you.

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Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS)
  • 01273 295 550
  • Wellington House, Wellington street, Brighton, BN2 3AX
  • SCDS@brighton-hove.gov.uk

    • Contact the Specialist Community Disability Service to get support for people with learning disabilities.

More information about Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS)
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You can also ask for support from an advocate who is independent.

To contact Speak Out, go to the Speak Out website

To contact Amaze, go to the Amaze website

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Other websites

Use these links to get more information about becoming an adult.