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RACHAEL DODGSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF DIMENSIONS OFFERS PRACTICAL ADVICE TO FAMILIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE
OTRANSITIONING TO ADULT SERVICES
nly half of young people consultants and support providers, most likely when they have their receive support from a lead and covered topics that ranged from annual Education, Health & Care Plan professional in the run-up to housing to finances. (EHCP) reviews. But if you’re already
their transition to adult services. It Here we break down the key beyond that point, don’t worry – you
is therefore vital that families receive all the information they need at this pivotal time in a person’s life.
Dimensions recently hosted
a free webinar to help families whose children will leave specialist education in the summer of 2023 or 2024. We heard from experts by experience, as well as family
insights from the event, so that even more families can access the information they need.
WHERE DO I BEGIN?
Families would ideally start thinking about their child’s transition to adult life when they are 13-14 years old,
can still catch up. For young people with an EHCP, their transition out
of school is the responsibility of
the local authority, although the provisions in place can vary between local authorities. Finding out what services are available is therefore paramount.
Learning about the different
TO ADULT LIFE
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Tailoring transitions