What the SEND Code of Practice says about Preparing for Adulthood
Chapter 8 of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) is full of information about your legal rights about preparing for adulthood. says:
Being supported towards greater independence and employability can be lifetransforming for children and young people with SEN. This support needs to start
early, and should centre around the child or young person’s own aspirations,
interests and needs. All professionals working with them should share high
aspirations and have a good understanding of what support is effective in enabling
children and young people to achieve their ambitions.
7.38 Preparing for adulthood means preparing for:
- higher education and/or employment – this includes exploring different
employment options, such as support for becoming self-employed and help
from supported employment agencies- independent living – this means young people having choice, control and
freedom over their lives and the support they have, their accommodation
and living arrangements, including supported living- participating in society, including having friends and supportive
relationships, and participating in, and contributing to, the local community- being as healthy as possible in adult life
National Resources
Preparing for Adulthood: Person-centred Planning Tools
Preparing for Adulthood: Employment Resources
Preparing for Adulthood: Independent Living
Preparing for Adulthood: Friends, Relationships & Community – NDTi
Preparing for Adulthood: EHC Planning – NDTi
Preparing for Adulthood: Local Offer – NDTi
Preparing for Adulthood: Event Resources – NDTi
Preparing for Adulthood: Case Studies & Stories – NDTi