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Appendix Two: Characteristics <strong>of</strong> the Case Studies<br />

In addition to the surveys, detailed case studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>16</strong> young<br />

people were also undertaken. The purpose <strong>of</strong> these case studies<br />

was to track and understand the process <strong>of</strong> transition for the<br />

young person in three key areas, though <strong>of</strong> course, these areas<br />

tended to interact <strong>with</strong> each other. These areas were:<br />

Their progression from school in terms <strong>of</strong>:<br />

• Further education<br />

• Employment<br />

• Training<br />

The development <strong>of</strong> their social life in terms <strong>of</strong>:<br />

• Social activities<br />

• Friendships<br />

• Relationships (family & sexual)<br />

Their movement towards independent living in terms <strong>of</strong>:<br />

• Financial independence<br />

• Choices over housing<br />

• Choices regarding family position (eg independence from, or<br />

chosen role <strong>with</strong>in birth family, establishment <strong>of</strong> a new family)<br />

• Choices regarding other support systems<br />

• Mobility & access to public space<br />

• Participation in citizenship activities<br />

Within each area, it was important to understand what had<br />

happened in the young person’s past, particularly since the first<br />

wave <strong>of</strong> the longitudinal study, what they were doing at Wave 2<br />

and what they expected and hoped for the future. Essentially, the<br />

case studies aimed to explore:<br />

The facilitators <strong>of</strong> transition, in terms <strong>of</strong>:<br />

• Personal attributes<br />

• Social supports (friends & family)<br />

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<strong>Post</strong>-<strong>16</strong> <strong>Transitions</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Young</strong> <strong>People</strong> <strong>with</strong> SEN: Wave 2

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