Articles on Becoming independent (21)
Local Offer for Care Leavers
We know that it is a big step when you move out of care and start to live independently. If you are leaving care, or have already left care, we want to make sure that you feel safe and supported, and that you know who…Opportunities for 16-25
Want to find out more about services and opportunities which can help you as you prepare for adulthood? Check out this useful document for young people 16-25 listing information about; careers and employment support services, College Search engines, Finance, Housing, Mental Health support, Volunteering, Youth activities and…Preparing for Adulthood Protocol
Please follow this link for our Bi-borough Preparing for Adulthood Protocol, which has been developed in partnership between practitioners from Education, Health and Social Care. The Protocol provides guidance to the workforce across education and social care as they support young people and their families to plan…RBKC Supported Internship
Do you want to get a job but need support to develop your employability skills and experience of the workplace first? In September each year, Kensington and Chelsea Council host a Supported Internship programme, in partnership with Ealing Hammersmith and West London College and Action on Disability,…Resources for specific SEND areas
Please click the sections below for specific resources to support children and young people, categrorised by specific SEND need.Strategies and Plans
Listed below are links to some relevant local strategies and plans related to special educational needs and disabilities. This page will be regularly updated: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Strategy (2021-2024) This strategy sets out the plans of the borough to improve outcomes for local…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…