For young people with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan, annual reviews from year 9 onwards will have a focus on preparation for adulthood. Discussions during review meetings will focus on the young person’s aspirations and what they want to achieve.
Outcomes will be identified that are ambitious and that will support the young person to prepare for their adult life. Young people will be supported to fully participate in all planning and decision making.
This may include making decisions about:
- Education
- The future life that they want
- How they would like to prepare for adult life
- Future employment options
- Where they would like to live
- Friendships and relationships
- Finances
- Participation in their community
- Being as healthy as possible
- How to make sure that they can be independent and have autonomy over their own lives.
Some young people may need support from an independent advocate to help them share their views.
Below you can find links to useful resources relating to preparation for adulthood annual reviews and outcomes. These can help young people to understand what will happen during review meetings, and how they can best prepare.
Useful resources
Derbyshire Information, Advice and Support Service for SEND - Transition
Dedicated information outlining what will happen at the year 9 annual review and how to prepare.
Council for Disabled Children - Preparing for Adulthood
A dedicated 'Preparation for Adulthood' section including useful guides, tools and case studies.
The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) have developed a range of 'Preparing for adulthood' resources and tools. This includes a Preparation for Adulthood Outcomes tool.
Contact - Preparing for Adult Life
The Contact charity has developed dedicated information to support young people with SEND prepare for their adult life. This includes information and advice about:
- How best to prepare
- Mental capacity
- Money and work
- Services and housing
- Friendships and relationships
Please view the following videos explaining the 'Preparing for Adulthood' review process, and 'Outcomes'.