SEND support to transition to young adulthood

Support for young people and adults with special educational needs who are 16 to 25 years old. This information is in easy read to support people with a learning disability.

Help for young people with SEND to prepare for adulthood

What transition planning means
Information in easy read. When you should start thinking about your transition plan and what support you'll get.
Transitioning into adulthood with an Education Health and Care Plan
Information in easy read. How we help young adults with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHC plan) prepare for adulthood.
Ask for a Child’s Needs Assessment
Information in easy read. If you have special educational needs or a disability you can ask for an assessment to help you as you become an adult.

Help for young people with SEND to find work

Jobs, education and training for young people with SEND

Information in easy read. Find and apply for a job, apprenticeship, college or training course for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Get help to find an internship or supported internship for young people with SEND
Information in easy read. Learn about internships and supported internships for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Find volunteering opportunities for young people with SEND
Information in easy read. Volunteering opportunities and work experience for young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
Youth Employability Service (YES)
Information in easy read. How to get support from our Youth Employability advisors.
Get help to find a job for young people with SEND
Easy read information. Support for people with special educational needs or disabilities to look for work and apply for jobs.

Help for young people with SEND to find a place to live

Housing and support for people with SEND

Information in easy read. Find out what your housing options are when you turn 18 and what support you can get.
What you'll find in our housing section
Information in easy read. Find out what you'll find in our housing section and find links to useful information.

Help for young people with SEND with rent and money

Benefits and pensions for people with SEND

Information in easy read. Find links to get information about benefits and pensions.