Articles on Preparing for adulthood (32)
Supported Internships for 16-25
A supported internship is a college study programme for 16 to 24-year-olds with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Supported internships take one academic year, with young people spending around 70% of their time in the workplace, and the rest studying towards an employability qualification,…Therapy, nursing and personal care in colleges
Since the Children and Families Act (2014) was introduced, many more young people with complex needs have chosen to go to college and to study for longer. To help their new learners, who have learning difficulties as well as extra health and care needs, colleges…Transition for Autism (and other neurodevelopmental disorders) Project (TAP)
The Transition for Autism (and other neurodevelopmental disorders) Project (TAP) ensures that children and young people known to have complex needs by mental health services (e.g. CAMHS, NT, EIT) are linked into transition to adulthood pathways earlier. This allows appropriate assessments and support to be…Transition to Adulthood - reflections from parents
We know that the processes of transitioning from Children's Services to Adult Social Care can be a daunting time. We hope that these two videos from local parents who have recently gone through this process are helpful. Lesly highlights the importance of starting your planning…Who's Who in the Transition Service?
Click on the profiles below to find out more about the people working in the Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea Transition teams:Your local transition service
At the age of 16, young people who have disabilities, and who may already have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in place, will start to be supported by the council’s transition team if they have social care needs and are eligible for council…