A Transition Guide for All Services - Transition Information Network

ContentsIntroduction 1Chapter 1 The transition process 4Developing a strategic transition protocol 4Developing a local transition pathway 7Transition reviews 9Post-16 options: education and employment 15Person-centred approaches 20Chapter 2 Statutory services – an overview 25Introduction 25Children’s trust models and multi-agency working in the transitionprocess 25Education – schools in strategic planning 30Social care services – strategy and structure 33Health services 39Connexions, information, advice and guidance arrangements 43Chapter 3 Participation and further support 47Participation of disabled young people in the transition process 47Participation of families in the transition process 50Supporting disabled young people and their families:key workers and lead professionals 52Supporting disabled young people and their families:direct payments and individual budgets 54vi