Preparation for Adulthood
It’s never too early to start talking about your child's hopes and dreams for the future. Everyone in a child’s life has a responsibility to prepare them for the future. There are some really easy steps that parents/carers can make to support their child. Teachers and other professionals support young people with their learning but one of the most important steps is to discuss their future hopes and to help them succeed and progress towards reaching their goals.
'Preparation for adulthood’ is a national framework that aims to ensure that all young people with special educational needs and disabilities have the support they need to ensure they achieve their full potential and live happy, healthy lives. 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:
- NDTI - Preparing for adulthood
- Contact - Preparing for adulthood
- Disability rights - https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/ - Guidelines for Higher Education for people with learning, health or disabilities.
Please click here to access our Redcar and Cleveland SEND Transition's Guide