A Transition Guide for All Services - Transition Information Network

?WhoDisabled young people, families, Children’s Information Service (CIS)workers, Connexions personal advisor/information, advice and guidance(IAG) workers, independent advocates, social workers, education and healthstaff?WhereChildren’s and adult services, Children’s Information Service (CIS),Connexions partnerships, health services, independent advocacy services,Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership Board (CYPSPB) andLearning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB) transition subgroupsChapter 3: Participation and further supportInformationIntroductionAccess to high-quality, timely information is one of the issues families say isparamount during the transition process. Some local parent partnershipservices and children’s information services can provide information on thelocal transition process and some options after school. However, to try andbetter meet the needs of disabled young people, many local authoritieshave produced a ‘transition pack’ for families which gives information onthe local transition protocol, potential specialist support services and widergeneral support services.Transition pack contentTransition packs should aim to:• be accessible• give a clear and easy-to-follow route through the transition process• provide a glossary of terms and words used• set out the roles and responsibilities of all agencies involved to ensure thateveryone is clear• provide information about where young people and parents can receivefurther help and advice. 48Generally, local transition packs will cover the following areas as standard:• what happens during the Year 9 transition review process• what is available for parents and families• which local agencies are involved in the formal transition process• what responsibilities these agencies have, for example; Connexionschildren’s and adult social care services, health agencies and education• available options after school including Further Education provision, WorkBased Learning and day centre options• what benefits and other financial support is available• any services and support offered by local voluntary, private andcommunity agencies• details on local housing options• leisure and play services.48 CDC transition mapresearch, unpublishedInformation for young peopleHaving a guide to local support and services available to disabled young58