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Transition in to adulthood. London Borough of Waltham Forest What are we doing?. Waltham Forest. Demographics – changing needs of young people Increase in population, Raising of Participation Age History, transition at 19 years. SEN reforms.
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Transition in to adulthood London Borough of Waltham Forest What are we doing?
Waltham Forest • Demographics – changing needs of young people • Increase in population, Raising of Participation Age • History, transition at 19 years
SEN reforms • National context – increase in young people with complex needs • EHC plans birth – 25 years • Person centred approaches • Preparing for Adulthood
Person centred planning • Single page profile • Person centred year 9 reviews • Training for all schools • Support for families • Person centred support plans
Transition pathways • See hand out for details of Waltham Forest’s transition pathway • Still work to be done to ensure that a transition professional is at the year 9 reviews • Data tracking group still need to use the reviews to support commissioning decisions
Employment opportunities • Project Search • Apprenticeship • Supported employment opportunities
Work with Families • Involvement in short breaks • Regular meetings • Working group for the transition fair • Local offer
Information for young people and families • Transition fair • Partnership Board • Regular information sessions
Transition Team • Membership • Mission statement • Away day
Transition Policy and Strategy Board • Review of Policy • Strategy Board membership