The aim of including independent skills in the transition planning is: –
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“ to prepare for more independent living including exploring what decisions young people want to take themselves and planning their role in decision-making as they become older.”
SEN Guidance – click here
Transition planning could include: –
- parents or carers views and goals for the young person as a young adult or adults
- information about access to supported housing or living options and social care support
- support and progress for the young person learning skills at school and at home that will help with being as independent as possible
- preparation and support for the young people making their own decisions or being involved in making decisions
- support with accessing the local offer information for the young person and parents
- parents being provided with easy to understand information about the mental capacity act 2005
- information about the mental capacity act 2005
Information links
How independence can help – Click here
Local offer – Click here
Mental capacity act 2005 – Click here
Mental capacity act 2005 fact sheet – Click here
Mental Capacity guide for parents – Click here
Information about housing – Click here
Inclusion web – Click here
