Support and Advice
Index
Preparing for adulthood - support and services
Whilst moving into adulthood can be an exciting time for some young people, for others, and their families, it can be a worry as young people move on from one service and/or placement to another. Below is a list of local services and resources that can help families to navigate the next stage in their young person’s life.
The transition journey from age 14
This link provides information on transitions from children’s to adult services for education, health and social care and outlines the journey that a young person will take, dependent on the services involved. Young people and their families are involved in the transition process as much as possible to ensure that the care being delivered is appropriate for the young person’s individual needs.
Preparing for Adulthood Service Wandsworth
The Preparing for Adulthood Service is the social work (social care) team which supports young people with disabilities and mental health concerns from 14-25 years old and their parents/carers during the transition period from child to a young adult and includes leaving education, starting a job or work experience, state benefits and finances, moving into new accommodation etc.
Transitions protocol - Moving from Children's to Adult Services
This document provides information on the principles of a good transitions across the following services – education, health, social care and transport.
This document clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of all of the agencies involved in the transition as well as identify the actions that must occur at each stage in the transition from moving from children’s to adult services. This document lays out the actions that must be taken by each key organisation at each year from 14 onwards.
Preparing for adult life
Contact have produced a series of articles with information on key topics to think about as your child moves into adulthood.
A guide to post-16 phase transfer process for pupils in Wandsworth with Education, Health and Care Plans
Phase Transfers applies to children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) who are transferring between phases of education:
Most children and young people with special educational needs can be taught in mainstream schools or colleges. Only a very small number of children with severe or complex needs might have their needs best met by attending a special school. Follow the link to find out more.
