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Effective practiceAppendix 4 shows a transition pathway set out as a flowchart, which is acommon and effective way to illustrate key actions and responsibilitiesacross local agencies.Further examples of effective practice are available fromwww.transitioninfonetwork.org.ukQuality standards checklistLike transition protocols, operational pathways have a set of keycharacteristics which support their effectiveness. Checklist A3, A4 and A5 inAppendix 6 outline these characteristics.Chapter 1: The transition processTransition pathwaysKey legislation, guidance and resourcesSections 10 and 11 of the Children Act 2004 set out the frameworkunder which agencies which have responsibility for, or engage inactivities relating to, children, must cooperate and put in placearrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Section12 covers sharing of information about children to that end. Section 17requires children’s services authorities to prepare and publish a strategicplan setting out how services for children and young people will beprovided; the Children and Young People’s Plan (CYPP). Althoughauthorities awarded four stars in the Audit Commission’s comprehensiveperformance assessment 7 are not required to produce a plan, it is widelyrecognised as good practice to do so. The protocol for the transition toadulthood of disabled young people should be part of this plan.Children and Young People’s Plan (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/20070057.htmImproving the Life Chances of Disabled People, 2005, Cabinet OfficeTransition Pathway: Guidance and tools to support person-centred transitionplanning with young disabled people aged 13–25, 2005, Scholl, C et al.www.transitionpathway.co.ukPathways to Success, good practice guidance for children’s services in thedevelopment of services for disabled children, 2006, Council for DisabledChildren (CDC)Transition: A Professional’s Guide to Good Practice in the East of England, 2005,updated November 2006, East together – Eastern Region PartnershipFurther information on legislation and guidance can be found in theresources pages at the back and in Appendices 1 and 2.8
Transition reviews‘A distinguishing feature of the transition process for disabled young peopleas opposed to their non-disabled peers, is often the very public andbureaucratic nature of the decision making processes. At a private level theprocesses are similar for disabled and non-disabled people alike.’ 9?WhoDisabled young people, families, head teachers, Connexions PAs, key workers,lead professionals, advocates, educational psychologists, speech and languagetherapists (SLT), physiotherapists, occupational therapists, children withdisabilities social workers, transition social workers, adult team social workers,housing officers, transport contacts?WhereSchools, Connexions services, children’s services, health services, adult socialcare services, CAMHS, housing, transport servicesIntroductionHaving a review that leads to a transition plan that clearly sets out thewishes and aspirations of individual disabled young people as well as thesupport that they need, is a highly effective tool. The plan sets out thecommitment each agency has made, and how and when the support will bedelivered. It also enables young people, their families and professionals tokeep a track of the complex process, review the support and plan whatsupport will be needed in the future.Chapter 1: The transition processTransition reviewsMany young people who would benefit from a review do not fall into thedefinition of ‘SEN’ or ‘disabled’ that would trigger the statementing process.It may, therefore, be helpful in practice to adopt the principle of assessmentand annual review with those young people requiring extra support as amatter of course to ensure their needs are set out and met consistently.When carried out well, this process can help provide young people with thesupport they need, when they need it, so they can achieve their aims andindependence as adults.9 Improving transitionplanning for youngpeople with specialeducational needs,2006, Lesley Dee,Open University Press/McGraw HillReview processIt is crucial that professionals understand their role in transition reviewmeetings and how they can work with other agencies to support youngpeople as they plan for their future. The annual review of a statement ofspecial educational need (SEN) in Year 9 includes a transition review andstarts the formal planning part of the transition process for young peoplewith statements of SEN. This annual transition review process will continueuntil they leave school.The transition review should cover areas the disabled young person thinks areimportant and be based on their individual goals rather than centred aroundavailable existing services. The review should cover at least the following areas:• their ideas, aspirations and concerns about their future – includingfriendship, social activities, etc9
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