Transition 16-25

Preparing for
Adulthood An information guide for parents and carers - January 2020

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Transition describes the move from children’s services to adult services.

This can involve leaving school, transferring from children and family services to adult social care services, and/or transferring from paediatric services to adult health services, it can also involve leaving college and moving to employment. Family carers are often concerned about what will happen when their young person leaves full-time education.

They may also worry about the impact on their own lives, as schools provide a settled pattern, along with the opportunity to work, study or just have some time to themselves.

This section is designed to provide information for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) on support and services available to help them make informed choices about their futures and includes information on a wide range of subjects.

Updated - April 2023

Next review date April 2024

Latest updates and information

Learning Disability Transition Videos - click here to view the information and videos (January 2024)

Reading Mencap – Preparing for Adulthood ServiceA new Reading Borough Council funded service to support young people and adults with Learning Disability and Autism and their families, who are aged 16-25 and preparing for adulthood. January 2022

GETTING SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT IF YOU HAVE A CHILD WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND/OR DISABILITIES Produced by Reading Families’ Forum for parent carers with the help of Brighter Futures for Children - February 2022

Becoming and adult in Reading - Your guide to the process of leaving children’s services and entering adult services - preparing for adulthood - Easy read guide - April 2022

Preparing for Adulthood - Easy Read Guide - April 2022

Preparting for adulthood - Easy read guide for young people (slide show) - July 2022

Making finance decisions for young people: parent and carer toolkit - This toolkit provides a guide for parents and carers to make financial decisions for a young person who lacks mental capacity. June 2023

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