Transition Plan
What is a Transition Plan?
A Transition Plan is a plan of what you want to do and how you want to live your life after you finish at school. The plan focuses on the time when most young people are developing their independence - going to college, starting work, managing money, having a social life, leaving home.
You can use the plan to help you say what is important now and in the future.
There are basic transition plans and there are person-centred plans (PCPs). PCPs are much more in-depth and spell out exactly what the person's plans are. Person-centred transition plans are being used in some local authorities.
Why do I need one?
The better the plan, the better your chance is of getting what you need and the funding to go with it. These plans are being used to influence funding for post 16 options. Person-centred transition plans are being introduced in some schools. Government policy urges local authorities to pay attention to what is contained in person-centred plans.
When do I get one?
The plan begins to be developed in year 9 but is reviewed and updated annually. The plan is used to build up a picture of what you might need as you move to adult life, and so is not a final document - it changes to reflect your developing needs and is used to signpost services and allocate responsibility for actions
How do I get one?
Head teachers are responsible for drawing up the Transition Plan in consultation with the local Connexions Service, and should involve the agencies that may play a supportive role in your life.
The following people must be invited: -
• The young person and their parent/s
• Relevant members of staff at the school.
• Representatives of the LEA,
• Representatives of the Social Services Authority
• The Connexions service (a representative is expected to attend).
You may like to see our 14+ Transition Leaflet for further information. Also take a look at the following links for guides to person-centred transition planning information:
Please note - some of these are large documents so may take a bit longer to download
The Transition Information Network
Contact a Family produce a factsheet on Transition in England and Wales, and one on Post 16 Transition in Scotland.
You may also like to have a look at this - Progress Magazine. It has helpful articles and shows examples of services that you might be interested in.
New publication from the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities:
Prepared For the Future