‘Preparing for adulthood’ is used to describe changes that may happen when moving from being a child to becoming an adult. Schools, colleges, health and social care services work together to help plan and prepare young people in four main areas;
- continuing education, training or getting a job
- living independently
- having friends and being part of the local community
- being as healthy as possible.
Below are some useful websites about preparing for adulthood:
- Preparing for adulthood - https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/
- Contact a family - https://www.contact.org.uk/ - Has a factsheet that explains the key parts of the support system in education for young people with special educational needs and disabilities from 14-25 years old.
- Disability rights - https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/ - Guidelines for Higher Education for people with learning, health or disabilities.