Legislation states that the first annual review after the 14th birthday of a young person with a statement of Special Educational Needs should provide the opportunity to develop a transition plan.
The purpose of the transition plan is to draw together information from a range of people within and beyond the school in order to make a comprehensive plan for the young person’s final years at school and his or her subsequent transition to adult life.
The transition plan seeks to identify some of the issues for the young person while at school and also aspects for care, training and/or employment beyond school. To ensure appropriate services and support are provided there needs to be interagency cooperation and collaboration.
Why begin at 14?
You might feel that 14 is very early to be helping your child to make decisions about their future but it is essential to begin early in order to have established a path which has been well planned and which will take into account all your child’s needs and aspirations as well as the needs of the family as a unit.
This early beginning will help ensure that:
- The Transition to future provision will be smooth.
- The Transition Plan will act as a tool which will steer the course of your child’s last years in school taking into account their aspirations for the future as well as yours.
- They can avail of new and exciting opportunities which will equip them for adult life under the guidance of their school.
- On leaving school that all their skills, talents, communication and personal care needs are met by the allocation of a suitably tailored placement.
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