Policy & Guidance
Policy and Guidance
There is law, policy and guidance around the provision of services for disabled young people. In this section are some key policies and legislation that impact on the lives of disabled young people in transition, their families and professionals working with them.
- Briefing
- Education
- Employment
- Health
- Looked After Children
- Leisure & Activities
- Responses
- Safeguarding
- Social Care
- Scotland
- Transition Guide for all Policies
- Useful Links Policy
- Wales
- Health & Social Care Act
- Welfare Reform
Policy News
December 2013
The disability and health employment strategy: the discussion so far
The government's proposals for improving employment support for disabled people and those with health conditions.
More information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-disability-and-health-employment-strategy-the-discussion-so-far
July 2013
Fulfilling Potential: Making it Happen - Better Working with Disabled People 16/7/13
The government want to hear from disabled people about how best to create new arrangements to strengthen the voice of disabled people in Government.
More information: http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/
February 2013
Children and Families Bill
See our page with the latest news on the Children and Families Bill.
Study Programmes for 16-19 year olds
The introduction of Study Programmes is a change in the way that education and training is provided for young people aged 16-19 years. The government has published various documents:
Study Programmes for 16-19 year olds - Government response to consultation and plans for implementation
https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/Post16Learning/Page1/DFE-00069-2012
Study Programmes for 16-19 year olds – consultation paper
https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DFE-10037-2011
October 2012
The JIP Transition Project have produced two documents on the law and transition.
- The Law & Transition: Overview and current duties
- The Law & Transition: Recent and forthcoming developments relevant to transition
Find out more about the JIP Transition Project here: http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/policylobbying/healthadultservices/jip/transitions.htm
September 2012
Education Funding Agency e-bulletin issue 13: Academies specialist SEN funding
From 2013/14, academies will no longer receive a separate payment for specialist special education needs (SEN) support services. Local authorities will be required to provide these services to pupils in academies and Free Schools on the same basis as pupils in maintained schools.
Children and Young People's Health Outcomes
The Children and Young People's Health Outcomes forum has published a report that sets out recommendations to improve children and young people's health results.
Support for students with learning difficulties and disabilities in post - 16 education in England - Commons Library Standard Note
This note outlines arrangements for students with learning difficulties and disabilities in post -16 education in England. It gives an overview of policy in this area and current funding arrangements. It also discusses the proposals in the 2011 SEN and Disability Green Paper, Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability.
July 2012
Creating an inclusive Apprenticeship Offer
Report by Peter Little recommending actions that could help create a more inclusive Apprenticeship offer for people with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Apprenticeships for young people: A good practice report
This report presents some of the common factors that have led to high performance in the work of 15 providers who are extensively involved in delivering apprenticeships to young people. It explains how the providers have successfully recruited young people as apprentices: introducing them to the world of work; supporting them in developing vocational skills and completing their apprenticeship frameworks; and supporting their progression into employment and further study.
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS)
NAS supports, funds and co-ordinates the delivery of Apprenticeships throughout England.
Government response to the consultation on 16-19 study programmes and plans for implementation
All 16- to 19-year-olds will be offered high quality study programmes aimed at giving them the best opportunity to move into higher education or secure skilled employment.
June 2012
Health and Social Care Act explained
A series of factsheets on the Health and Social Care Act 2012 explain particular topics contained in the Act, including its key themes. They include case studies of the policy in action, or answer frequently asked questions about the topic.
Ofsted announces major review of access and achievement in education
New review of access and achievement in education. The review will focus on the issues facing deprived communities and will aim to provide radical new solutions to what are long standing and deep seated problems.
Government supports decade of social action opportunities for young Britons
The Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd, has announced that the government will work with the voluntary sector, schools and businesses to support a new generation of socially active and responsible young people.
New standards set for emergency care of children and young people
The third edition of Standards for Children and Young People in Emergency Care Settings provides healthcare professionals, providers and service planners with measurable and auditable standards of care applicable to all urgent and emergency care settings in the UK.
