Post-16 Transitions: a Longitudinal Study of Young People with ...
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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