Transition
Becoming an adult
As you become a young adult, you will start thinking about what you want to do when you leave school and what support you may need to help you do this. We call this change 'transition'
Transition Planning
A good transition means you will be as independent as possible when you are an adult so that you have a good life. The schools Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) will help you plan for this from the age of 14, while you are at school. This is also known as a Year 9 Review and if you have disabilities a social worker will also be involved in the review.
Your education, health and care plan (EHC plan) will be the starting point for planning your move into adulthood and you may receive some support until you are 25. The EHC plan will help you to continue with education or help you look for a job.
Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
In year 9 we will begin talking to you about moving into adulthood. We will also talk to people who can help you think about what is important to you and what you would like to do in the future. They include:
- You
- Your school
- Your family or carers who look after you
- Your friends
- Your social worker or transition officer from the council
- Someone who looks after your health
These talks will help us make a transition plan for you
Will my EHCP change?
Your plan will be reviewed with you every year or more often if you need to. This will be another meeting where everyone can make sure the plan is going well and make any changes if this is needed.
Things that are important to you will be in your plan. Here are some ideas:
- Where you live
- Your friends
- School and college
- Staying safe
- Going to work
- Staying healthy
- Your family
Before your 18th birthday, you may have an initial assessment of needs by Adult services to check if you have eligible needs. This may lead to someone in the Council conducting a Care Act assessment which may lead to services being provided by Adult services. If you do not meet the Care Act eligibility criteria, you will be provided with information, advice and support to help you remain independent.
Who can I talk to if I have questions?
If you need to talk to someone, contact your social worker or you can contact the Children's SEN Team on 020 8489 1913 or email sen@haringey.gov.uk
Documents
| Picture | Words |
|---|---|
 | Transition Policy (PDF 91KB) - A formal document outlining the way in which Adult, Culture and Community services and the Children and Young People’s Service intend to act during the process of transition |
 | Transition from Children and Young People to Adults (PDF, 22KB) - Will give you some hints that you and your young person may need to consider as they begin planning their transition |
 | Your young person will have an annual education review from Year 9. Preparing for Adult Life Plan review documents: |
 | The flow chart (PDF, 17KB) - Gives an indication of the process from Year 9 through to Year 13 where the young persons' views can be gathered about their choices around their transition using the Symbolised Communication format (PDF, 303KB) |
 | Referral to Adult Services (PDF, 96 kB)- Shows the process of referral to the Adult Social Care |
 | Personalisation (PDF, 249KB) - Provides information as to how the Adults Learning Disability Partnership Team help young people to manage their personal budgets to purchase their individual care packages |
More Advice and Support
- Learning Disabilities
- Integrated Access Assessment
- Haricare - Directory of Adult Social Care Services
- Disabilities and Sensory Impairment
- Direct Payments - for people who receive adult social care
- Haringey Mental Health Service
