Employment
Thinking about future work, college, supported internships, volunteering, apprenticeships or supported employment.
🤝 SEND & Transition
This page brings together signposting for learners, parents, carers and staff around Preparation for Adulthood, EHCP transition planning, travel, adult social care, family information and Local Offer websites.
Important: This page is for signposting and general information. Families should check local authority guidance, provider information and professional advice where needs are complex.
🧭 Preparation for Adulthood
Preparation for Adulthood helps young people plan for life beyond school, including employment, independence, community inclusion and health.
Independent Living
Building confidence with daily routines, travel, money, decision-making and living as independently as possible.
Community Inclusion
Being part of the local community through friendships, hobbies, activities, volunteering and social opportunities.
Health and Wellbeing
Understanding health needs, appointments, emotional wellbeing, adult health services and staying safe.
Useful links:
📄 EHCP & Transition Planning
EHCP reviews should help young people and families plan realistic next steps, especially from Year 9 onwards.
Year 9 onwards
Reviews should start to focus clearly on Preparation for Adulthood and future destinations.
Outcomes
Outcomes should connect to employment, independence, health, community inclusion and next steps after school.
Destination planning
Schools, families, learners and professionals should discuss realistic college, training and work-based pathways.
Evidence
Careers discussions, college visits, tasters, work experience and student views can all support transition planning.
Useful links:
🚌 Travel & Independence
Travel and independence are important parts of transition. Some young people may need travel training, family support or formal transport discussions.
Travel training
Helps young people build confidence with journeys, safety, routes, timings and problem-solving.
College travel
Families should check transport expectations early, especially for post-16 and post-19 routes.
Independence skills
Money, phones, planning journeys, asking for help and understanding safety can all support confidence.
Where to ask
Start with school, the local authority, the college or social care depending on the young person’s needs.
Useful links:
👨👩👧 Parent & Carer Information
Parents and carers often play a key role in transition planning. Clear information helps families understand options and ask the right questions.
Questions to ask
What level is the course? What support is available? How will travel work? What happens after this course?
Visits and tasters
Open events, college visits and taster days can help families judge whether an option feels right.
Support needs
Families should discuss EHCP needs, independence, communication, personal care, travel and anxiety early.
Keeping options open
It can help to compare college, supported internship, supported employment and preparation routes.
🌐 Local Offers & Useful Signposting
Local Offer websites bring together SEND information from local authorities. They can include education, social care, health, transport and preparation for adulthood information.
Liverpool
SEND Local Offer information for Liverpool learners and families.
Halton
Useful for learners attending school or college in Halton or living in the Halton area.
Knowsley and St Helens
Useful where learners are considering local colleges, support or services across these areas.
Sefton, Wirral and Cheshire
Useful for wider provider choices, specialist colleges and cross-boundary transitions.
🤝 Adult Social Care & Support
Some young people may need support from adult social care as they move towards adulthood. This is separate from careers guidance but can be very important for transition.
Community care assessments
Young people with significant needs may require an assessment to understand support around independence and daily living.
Care Act transition
Planning should consider whether a young person may need adult social care support after school or college.
Families and carers
Parents and carers may also need information about assessments, support planning and future responsibilities.
Joined-up planning
Careers, education, health and social care should work together where needs are complex.