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SEND Transitions


A lot changes, or starts to change, for disabled young people when they reach 16. What happens in the next few years will be the foundation of their adult life. There are options to be considered, choices to be made and so many decisions affecting every part of their life.

The way forward is not always clear. Young people may know where they want to get to but not how to get there or they may not know where they want to get to because they don’t know what’s available.

Bright Futures is a SEND Transitions service to help you navigate this new landscape.  Our information hub has documents, articles, links to information and resources that can help.

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Education & Employment

Information and resources about post 16 educational placements and employment options, including info about skills and qualifications, EHCPs, and transport options for post 16 and post 18 young people to their chosen college.
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Financial Matters

This section has information and resources about benefits for disabled people, including PIP and UC; and making plans for the future to protect the finances of your vulnerable young person
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Health

This section has information about healthcare options for a young adult with disabilities
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Helpful Guides & Information

This section has a variety of articles, guides and editorials on SEND transitions topics that don't quite fit into the other sections!
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Independent Living

Everyone should be able to live independently with choice and control. This section has information and resources about housing and living options for disabled young people
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Social & Personal

Feeling connected to your community and having social interaction is an important part of life. This section offers information about social activities, staying safe and sex and relationships
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Social Care

The transition from children to adult social care can feel overwhelming. This section outlines what you can expect, the processes and how to ask for what you want.
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Workshop Presentation Notes

The documents in this category are the notes I work from when presenting workshops. The notes are comprehensive but are subject to frequent small changes as I learn new things each time I present a workshop!