The national (PfA) was commissioned by the Department for Education to support the SEN reforms and has been delivered by the national Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) and the Council for Disabled Children (CDC). PfA has developed five key messages through their work with SEND pathfinders: develop a shared vision of improving life chances with young people, families and all key partners aspirations for a fulfilling adult life by sharing clear information about what has already worked for others develop a personalised approach to all aspects of support using centred practices, personal budgets and building strong communities develop post 16 options and support that lead to employment, independent living, good health, friends, relationships and community inclusion develop outcome-focussed multi-agency commissioning strategies that are informed by the voice of young people and families. Slide 11 Notes Good transition planning starts before the person is 14. This includes raising aspirations and supporting children to make decisions. For young people with special educational needs who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan under the Children and Families Act, preparation for adulthood must begin from year 9. EHC plans must be person-centred, outcome focused and from aged14+ must focus on preparing for adulthood outcomes. Coordinated multi agency support is required to enable young people to achieve good life outcomes. This includes providing information, advice and support on preparing for adulthood, what adult social care is, transition assessments, and what support they can expect. Year 9 review should trigger this. Preparing for adulthood annual reviews should focus on planning support for SEN, health and care needs and building on what has already been achieved. The transition assessment should be undertaken as part of one of the annual statutory reviews of the EHC plan, and should inform a plan for the transition from children’s to care and support see next slide for transition assessments. – Local authorities may continue EHC plans until the end of the academic year during which the young person turns 25. As the young person is nearing the end of their time in formal education, and the plan is likely be ceased in the next year, the PfA review should ensure good exit planning and ensure the necessary support is in place to build on the outcomes and make a smooth transition into
The national (PfA) was commissioned by the Department for Education to support the SEN reforms and has been delivered by the national Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) and the Council for Disabled Children (CDC). PfA has developed five key messages through their work with SEND pathfinders: develop a shared vision of improving life chances with young people, families and all key partners aspirations for a fulfilling adult life by sharing clear information about what has already worked for others develop a personalised approach to all aspects of support using practices, personal budgets and building strong communities develop post 16 options and support that lead to employment, independent living, good health, friends, relationships and community inclusion develop outcome-focussed multi-agency commissioning strategies that are informed by the voice of young people and families. Slide 11 Notes Good transition planning starts before the person is 14. This includes raising aspirations and supporting children to make decisions. For young people with special educational needs who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan under the Children and Families Act, preparation for adulthood must begin from year 9. EHC plans must be person-centred, outcome focused and from aged14+ must focus on preparing for adulthood outcomes. Coordinated multi agency support is required to enable young people to achieve good life outcomes. This includes providing information, advice and support on preparing for adulthood, what adult social care is, transition assessments, and what support they can expect. Year 9 review should trigger this. Preparing for adulthood annual reviews should focus on planning support for SEN, health and care needs and building on what has already been achieved. The transition assessment should be undertaken as part of one of the annual statutory reviews of the EHC plan, and should inform a plan for the transition from children’s to care and support – see next slide for transition assessments. Local authorities may continue EHC plans until the end of the academic year during which the young person turns 25. As the young person is nearing the end of their time in formal education, and the plan is likely be ceased in the next year, the PfA review should ensure good exit planning and ensure the necessary support is in place to build on the outcomes and make a smooth transition into centred
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