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Preparation for adult life annual reviews

PfA outcomes across the age ranges

Progress towards PfA outcomes starts in the Early Years. From real world play to numeracy in the primary years, to careers advice and work experience in secondary school. The Department for Education have designed a tool to promote consideration of the four PfA outcomes as part of EHC planning across age ranges. It can be found here: PfA Outcomes Framework

From year 9 onwards settings should place a focus on transition to post 16 in terms of aspirations and intended pathways. This gives young people and families time to really consider options and get a thorough plan in place. 'Back up' plans can also be put in place as many college courses are dependent on grades and considering this in earlier annual reviews gives both setting and school time to focus on the support that might be needed.

Meaningful outcomes around PfA should be tailored towards the goals and aspirations of the young person. There is a PfA outcomes section in the annual review paperwork/HUB but this is often ignored or not completed fully.

Transition Annual Reviews

Year 9

The review will primarily discuss how the young person is progressing in education but will also look at their health and care needs and make sure they have all the support they need. In the Year 9 review the young person and all involved will start to look at and discuss what support is needed to prepare for adulthood, particularly at the 4 PfA outcomes.

Post 16 education options will be talked about as well as discussions about possible Adult Health and Care involvement in the future. Discussions will also take place around longer-term areas such as independent living and transition from paediatric health services to adult health services.

Year 9 Annual Review Guide - a guide to help you get the best out of a year 9 annual review.

Year 10

At the Year 10 review firmer plans around what will be needed when the young person turns 16 will be discussed. This will usually consider what specific support the young person needs for post 16 education.

Year 11

In the final review before a young person leaves school (or transitions to their school 6th form) the focus will be around the young person making applications for post 16 study or employment/ training and specific details around the support needed to achieve this. If the young person is likely to need support from Adult Social Care, there will be someone in attendance who can discuss what support could look like from a Social Care perspective. A Local Authority Caseworker should be invited to ensure all appropriate advice is provided and explain how the EHCP will be amended as the young person changes from school to post 16 education.

Year 12 and beyond

All reviews will continue each year, with a firmer focus on future plans, be that education, employment/ training, Social Care or Health support needed. The formal transfer from children’s services to adult services will take place when the young person turns 18, which likely means a new team will be in place to provide the support needed. The Local Authority SEN Team will continue to be involved whilst the young person is in education or training. As always, the voice of the young person is most important and their views, aspirations and ambitions will be central to all decisions and plans.

Final Annual Review Guide - A guide to help you get the best out of a final annual review.

Key Topics Annual Review - Key topics to cover in annual reviews from year 9 onwards.

Top tips for brilliant meetings with young people - Top tips to help make your meetings with young people as accessible as possible.

Preparation for adult life

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