How do I prepare for leaving school?

	'Transition’ is the time when disabled young people, like you, are growing up. It can be an exciting time as you start to think about what you want to do when you leave school and you get to make choices about your life. This can sometimes feel a bit confusing but don’t worry as there are lots of people who can support you during this time.

I am at school – what will happen to me?
If you have a learning difficulty or need extra support at school because of your disability, you may have been given a statement of special educational needs. This is sometimes just called a ‘statement’. This is when your school, your local authority (the people who run the services where you live) and your parents/carers have all agreed that you should get extra support with your learning. You might have a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to support you at school, for example.

If you have a statement, you will have meetings at school called transition reviews (or annual reviews). These are to help you to plan for what you want to do when you leave school.

Top tip! - Ask your local authority if they have an accessible information pack or a website about transition. This should give you and your parents/carers more information about what will happen during the transition process at school.

Click here to go to the next page: What is a transition review?
 

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