The Young Person information for you

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The Young Person - information for you
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The Young Person - quick guide to transition
planning

• What is transition?
• During your last few years at school you should
  begin to think about your future. Making a smooth
  move into adult life is called transition. Your
  parents, teachers and others will help you plan.
  You will be invited to meetings to talk about
  what you would like to do when you leave school.
• What is a Transition Plan?
• There will be an important meeting in year 9.
  This meeting is called a transition Annual
  Review. You will be the most important person at
  the meeting. All the other people at the meeting
  will listen carefully to your ideas. They will
  help to write a special plan. This is your
  Transition Plan. All the things you need to make
  a smooth move to adult life will be listed in
  your Plan.

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The Young Person - quick guide to transition
planning

• Who will help you?
• your parents, carers, family and friends
• your teachers and Connexions adviser
• other people like your doctor, social worker
• ? Leaflet 1 - a quick guide to transition
  planning
• Would you like to know more?
• your rights
• your responsibilities

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The Young Person - quick guide to transition
planning

• What choices do you have?
• learning choices at age 14
• learning choices at age 16
• other important choices

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The Young Person - information for you

• You have a right to
• state your preferences - your hopes, likes and
  dislikes
• advice and support to help you make choices
• make choices
• attend your transition meetings
• have your educational needs identified and stated
  clearly in your Transition Plan
• free full time education until you are 19
• the educational facilities you need
• other support you need like transport and
  equipment

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The Young Person - information for you

• You have a responsibility to
• find out about your education choices and life
  choices
• decide what you would like to do and tell your
  parents/carers, your Connexions adviser and your
  tutor
• think about the support you will need and tell
  your parents/carers, your Connexions adviser and
  your tutor
• work hard at school until you leave
• work hard if you take a place on a course
• work hard in any job you get
• keep on learning new skills as you get older

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The Young Person - learning choices from 14

• You can choose to
• continue at your present school
• change some of the subjects you are studying
• apply for a place at another school
• apply for a place at a further education college

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The Young Person - learning choices from 16

• You can choose to
• continue at your present school if it has a 6th
  form
• apply for a place at another school or 6th form
  college
• apply for a place at your local further education
  college
• apply for a place at a specialist college
• apply for a place to attend specialist provision
  and training
• apply for a place at a residential college (now
  or when you are 18 or 19)
• apply for work based training in your chosen type
  of work
• aim for higher education at age 18 eg university

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The Young Person - other important choices

• Think about
• transport - getting around
• the type of job you would like
• the money you will need
• friends and relationships
• health care
• where you will live
• leisure activities
• Holidays
• ? Leaflet 2 - your rights, responsibilities and
  choices

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The Young Person - meetings about your future

• Getting ready - helpful tips
• prepare well in advance
• discuss your ideas with your parents/carers
• ask your parents/carers to prepare for the
  meetings as well
• discuss your ideas with your Connexions adviser
  and your tutor
• think about what you want to say and talk with
  your parents/carers, your Connexions adviser and
  your tutor about how you will say it
• write down your questions before meetings (or get
  someone else to do this for you)

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The Young Person - meetings about your future

• At meetings - helpful tips
• state your views
• find out what services and support you are
  entitled to
• find out what choices are available to you
• if you have found any useful information take
  copies with you and show people at the meeting
• make notes in the meeting or ask someone to do
  this for you
• ask for the main points to be recorded on a
  cassette tape for you to play back later
• if there is anything you do not understand - a
  letter, a report or what someone says ask for it
  to be explained to you

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The Young Person - meetings about your future

• At meetings - helpful tips
• if someone is reading from a letter or report and
  you havent got a copy ask for one
• if someone is making notes of the meeting ask
  when you will get your copy
• dont be put off by the number of adults at the
  meeting - they will want to listen to you
• ask for someone to go through all the points in
  your Plan with you after the meeting

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The Young Person - meetings about your future

• After meetings - helpful tips
• meet with your Connexions adviser and tutor to
  make your own Personal Action Plan
• keep a copy of your Personal Action Plan
  somewhere safe
• work hard to reach your planned goals
• tell your parents/carers how you are getting on
• talk to your Connexions adviser and tutor about
  how you are getting on
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Tools
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Sample forms
Students views
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Parents/carers views
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Personal Action Plan - for the young person
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Information leaflets
Leaflet 1Transition for young people -a quick
guide ? click here to print
Information for young people ?
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Leaflet 2 Transition for young people -
yourrights, responsibilities and choices
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Leaflet 3 Transition for young people -meeting
about your future ? click here to
print
Information for parents/carers ?
Leaflet 4 Parents/carers - a quick guide to
transition planning ? click here
to print
Leaflet 5 Parents/carers - helpful tips
fortransition planning meetings
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Links
IMPORTANT All contact information provided has
been checked for accuracy and is correct at the
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Links to organisations
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Links to organisations
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Links to organisations
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Regional SEN Partnerships
The Government provide a national network of
partnerships. Each area has a facilitator. The
overall aim of the network is to help improve the
quality and the way we provide for pupils with
similar needs.
Regional SEN Partnerships
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Email jkirton.gone_at_go-regions.gsi.gov.uk
North East contact John Kirton, Regional
Facilitator Government Office North East, Wellbar
House, Gallowgate, Newcastle, NE1 4TD Telephone
0191 202 3587
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AbilityNet
AbilityNet is a charity that brings the benefits
of computer technology to adults and children
with communication needs and disabilities. They
have a good range of helpful factsheets and
skillsheets. See factsheet for alternative and
augmentative communication (AAC).
AbilityNet
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http//www.abilitynet.co.uk
Tel [phone] (if you call from home) or
01926 312 847 (if you call from work). Fax
01926 407425
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Action for Blind People
Offers access to range of work opportunities
holidays and leisure activities housing and
residential care information and advice on
welfare rights, and give grants.
Action for Blind People
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www.afbp.org
14 16 Verney Road, London SE16 3DZ Telephone
020 7635 4800
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After 16 Whats new?
Choices and challenges for young disabled people
This website is for young people who are looking
for information about opportunities and services
ready for when they leave school. Parents/carers
and professional workers will find the
information useful too.
After 16Whats new?
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www.after16.org.uk
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Asian People with Disabilities Alliance (APDA)
APDA aims to reduce social isolation, promote
access to information on services, benefits,
education, employment for disabled people and
their families. Run by Asian disabled people.
Asian People with Disabilities Alliance (APDA)
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Disability Alliance Centre, Old Refectory,
Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, Park
Royal, London,NW10 7NS Telephone [phone]
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Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)
Advice service for parents when dealing with
schools and education authorities.
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)
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www.ace-ed.org.uk
1C Aberdeen Studios, 22 Highbury Grove, London
N5 2EA Telephone [phone] Mon Fri, 12
5pm
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AFASIC
Support and information for children and young
people up to age 25 who are unable to communicate
effectively because of a speech or language
impairment.
AFASIC
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www.afasic.org.uk
6985 Old Street, London EC1V 9HX Telephone 020
7841 8900 Helpline 0845 3555 5577
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BBC Disability Zone
Up to date items of interest and information for
people with disabilities.
BBC Disability Zone
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www.bbc.co.uk/ouch
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Benefit Enquiry Line
Advice on the full range of benefits.
Benefits Department for Work and Pensions
?
www.dwp.gov.uk
telephone [phone] text telephone 0800
243355
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British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)
Independent organisation committed to improving
the quality of life of all people with a learning
disability. Services promote good practice in
health and care services
British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)
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www.bild.org.uk
Wolverhampton Road, Kidderminster, Worcester DY10
3PP telephone [phone]
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British Wheelchair Sports Foundation
National organisation for recreational and
competitive wheelchair sports.
British Wheelchair Sports Foundation
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www.britishwheelchairsports.org
Guttmann Road, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire
HP21 9PP telephone [phone], Mon Fri, 9
5.30pm
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Change
Picture bank on CD ROM for symbol communication
Change
?
Block D, Hatchem Mews Business Centre, Hatchem
Park Mews, London SE13
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Community Service Volunteers
Organises volunteers to help young disabled
people live more independent lives at college or
in their own homes.
Community Service Volunteers
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www.csv.org.uk
Head Office, 237 Pentonville Road, London N1 9NJ
telephone [phone]
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Communication Support Workers
Gives information about how to use a CSW, useful
factsheets and advice for services developing
access communication.
Communication Support Workers
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www.cacdp.org.uk Email durham_at_cacdp.org.uk
CACDP, Durham University Science Park, Block 4,
Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3UZ, United
Kingdom. Phone Voice Text 0191 383 1155 Fax
0191 383 7914 Text 0191 383 7915
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Connexions
Connexions offers a range of guidance and support
for 13 to19 year olds to help make the transition
to adult life a smooth one. For further
information about the Connexions Service and how
it is developing in your area, please contact
your Local Partnership. To do this go to the web
site and click Partnerships. This web site
provides links to many helpful resources and
services and full information about the training
and role of Connexions advisers.
Connexions
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www.connexions.gov.uk
www.connexionscard.com Important site for young
people to have direct access to. Full of
information and contacts about learning and
training opportunities, activities, finance and
income.
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Deafblind UK
Practical advice and guidance. Services include
accommodation for independent living for
deafblind people aged 18.
Deafblind UK
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www.deafblind.org.uk
100 Bridge Street, Peterborough PE1
1DY telephone [phone] Scotland telephone
0141 777 6111
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Department for Education and Skills
Information about the Government SEN programme
with links to other sites. Many information
booklets can be obtained free of charge. See SEN
Code of Practice 2001, SEN Toolkit.
Department for Education and Skills
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www.dfes.gov.uk/sen
PO Box 777, London SE1 6XH
www.dfes.gov.uk/progfile/about.cfm Progress
File This is a set of materials designed to
support the process of planning, achieving and
reviewing. It aims to serve as a tool for helping
individuals plan and record their own learning
and their career development.
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Department of Health Publications
Advice on quality protects legislation. Practical
Guide for Disabled People and other free
publications.
Department of Health Publications
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www.doh.gov.uk
PO Box 777, London SE1 6XH
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DIAL UK(Disability Information and Advice Line)
Information on all aspects of disability, local
services and facilities. Contact DIAL UK for
details of your local group.
DIAL UK(Disability Information and Advice Line)
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members.aol.com/dialuk
St Catherine's, Tickhill Road, Doncaster DN4
8QN telephone [phone]
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Disability Sport England
Provides and co-ordinates sporting and
recreational opportunities for people with
disabilities in partnership with other relevant
agencies.
Disability Sport England
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www.disabilitysport.org.uk
Unit 49, 784/788 High Road, London N17
0DA telephone [phone]
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Disabled Living Foundation
Working for freedom, empowerment and choice for
disabled people and others who use equipment or
technology to enhance their independence.
Disabled Living Foundation
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www.dlf.org.uk
380 384 Harrow Road, London W9 2HU telephone
020 7289 6111 Helpline telephone [phone]
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Disability Rights Commission (DRC)
The DRC Helpline provides information and advice
about all aspects of the Disability
Discrimination Act. Signposting towards
specialist organisations. Offers good practice
advice on the employment of disabled people.
Disability Rights Commission (DRC)
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www.drc.org.uk
DRC Helpline,Freepost MID 02164,
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9HY telephone [phone]
633 fax [phone] textphone 08457 622 644
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Downs Syndrome Association
Information on all aspects of Down's, including
further education, leaving home, medical issues,
legal matters and benefits. Local groups
throughout the UK.
Downs Syndrome Association
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www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
155 Mitcham Road, Tooting, London SW17 9PG
telephone [phone]
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Provides a programme of leisure and community
service activities for young people aged 14 25.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
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www.theaward.org
Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor SL4
1EU telephone [phone]
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Dyslexia Institute
Advice, leaflets and books to help those with
dyslexia, their parents and teachers. Provides
specialist training for teachers.
Dyslexia Institute
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www.dyslexia-institute.org.uk
133 Gresham Road, Staines, Hertfordshire SG5 1EG
telephone telephone [phone]
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Dyspraxia Foundation
Advice, leaflets and books to help those with
dyspraxia, their parents and teachers.
Dyspraxia Foundation
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www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
8 West Alley, Hitchin SG5 1EG telephone 01462
454986
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Employment Opportunities for People with
Disabilities
Works with disabled people to help them find
employment. Phone for details of your local
regional centre.
Employment Opportunities for People with
Disabilities
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www.opportunities.org.uk
123 Minories, London EC3N 1NT telephone [phone]
2727
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I CAN
I CAN is the national educational charity for
children with speech and language difficulties. I
CAN works throughout the UK in their own special
schools, nurseries and centres within local
schools and by providing training and information
for parents, teachers and therapists.
I CAN
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www.ican.org.uk
4 Dyer's Buildings, Holborn, London EC1N 2QP
telephone [phone]
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Index of SEN organisations
A full list of addresses and telephone numbers of
a wide range of groups and services for who
provide advice and help.
Index of SEN organisations
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www.becta.org.uk/inclusion/sen/orgs/index.html
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JobcentrePlus
Help finding training, jobs and claiming benefits.
JobcentrePlus
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www.jobcentrePlus.gov.uk see also www.dwp.gov.uk
for advice on the full range of benefits
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Learning and Skills Council
Learning and Skills Council
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The Learning and Skills Council is responsible
for funding and planning education and training
for over 16-year-olds in England. Visit the web
site for full contact details for every area of
the country.
www.lsc.gov.uk
101 Lockhurst Lane, Foleshill, Coventry CV6
5SF telephone [phone] helpline 0870 900
6800
North East Details County Durham click hereTees
Valley click hereTyne and Wear click
hereNorthumberland click here
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Learning and Skills Council County Durham
Areas covered Durham County
Learning and Skills Council County Durham
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Email countydurhaminfo_at_lsc.gov.uk
Chair Olivia Grant Executive Director Austin
McNamara Horndale Avenue, Aycliffe Industrial
Park, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham DL5 6XS Tel
0845 019 4174 Fax [phone]
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Learning and Skills CouncilTees Valley
Areas covered Hartlepool, Darlington,
Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Redcar and
Cleveland
Learning and Skills Council Tees Valley
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Email teesvalleyinfo_at_lsc.gov.uk
Chair Miles Middleton Executive Director Pam
Eccles 2 Queens Square, Middlesbrough, Cleveland
TS2 1AA Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
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Learning and Skills CouncilTyne and Wear
Areas covered North Tyneside, South Tyneside,
Gateshead, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sunderland
Learning and Skills Council Tyne and Wear
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Email tyneandwearinfo_at_lsc.gov.uk
Chair Ashley Winter Executive Director Chris
Roberts Moongate House, 5th Avenue Business
Park, Team Valley, Gateshead NE11 0HF Tel 0845
019 4181Fax [phone]
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Learning and Skills CouncilNorthumberland
Areas covered Northumberland County
Learning and Skills Council Northumberland
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Email northumberlandinfo_at_lsc.gov.uk
Chair Barry MorganExecutive Director Susan
Bickerton Suite 2, Craster Court, Manor Walk,
Cramlington NE23 6XX Tel [phone] Fax
01670 706212
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Lifetime Careers Publishing
Publishes COPE Directory of post 16
education/training in residential establishments.
Lifetime Careers Publishing
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www.lifetime-publishing.co.uk
7 Ascot Court, White Horse Business Park,
Trowbridge BA14 0XA telephone [phone]
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Mencap
Services include the Pathway Employment Service
Gateway Clubs housing holiday information.
Phone Mencap for details of local groups.
Mencap
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www.mencap.org.uk
123 Golden Lane, London EC1Y 0RT telephone 020
7454 0454 information line 020 7696 5593
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Makaton
Makaton is a unique language programme offering a
structured, multi-modal approach for the teaching
of communication, language and literacy skills.
Devised for children and adults with a variety of
communication and learning disabilities, Makaton
is used throughout the UK.
Makaton
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www.makaton.org
MVDP, 31 Firwood Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU15
3QD telephone [phone]
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Mental Health Foundation
Research foundation that publishes factsheets and
booklets on mental health issues including mental
health problems and learning disabilities.
Mental Health Foundation
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www.mhf.org.uk
20/21 Cornwall Terrace, London NW1 4QL telephone
020 7535 7400
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MIND (National Association for Mental Health)
Research foundation that publishes factsheets and
booklets on mental health issues including mental
health problems and learning disabilities.
MIND (National Association for Mental Health)
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www.mind.org.uk
Granta House, 15 19 Broadway, London E15
4BQ telephone [phone] Information Line
telephone [phone]
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Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information Service
(MAVIS)
Provides practical advice on driving, car
adaptations and car choice, for disabled drivers
and passengers. Ring for information on your
local mobility centre.
Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information Service
(MAVIS)
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www.mobility-unit.detr.gov.uk
Department of DTLR, 'O' Wing, Macadam Avenue, Old
Wokingham Road, Crowthorne RG45 6XD telephone
01344 661000 (voice and minicom)
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National Autistic Society
Services, information and advice for children and
adults with autistic disorders throughout the UK
including post-school education and training,
residential assessment and provision, and
supported employment.
National Autistic Society
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www.nas.org.uk
393 City Road, London EC1V 1NG telephone 020
7833 2299 Helpline 0870 600 8585
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National Deaf Childrens Society
Is a UK charity exclusively dedicated to
supporting all deaf children, young deaf people
and their families in overcoming the challenges
of childhood deafness. They provide information
and have some free leaflets. Schools and services
will find the Communication Tips and Terms
very useful -see Publications list on web site.
National Deaf Childrens Society
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www.ndcs.org.uk
The National Deaf Children's Society, 15 Dufferin
Street, London EC1Y 8UR Switchboard 020 7490
8656 Information Helpline 0808 800 8880 (v/t)
Fax [phone]
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National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
NYAS aims to listen to young people and represent
what they want. Trained advocates for children
and young people including those with
disabilities.
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
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www.nyas.net
1 Downham Road South, Heswall, Wirral CH60
5RG telephone [phone]
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People First
Promotes self-advocacy and campaigns for the
rights of people with learning difficulties and
other disabilities. Contact them for details of
local groups.
People First
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www.peoplefirstltd.com
3rd Floor, 299 Kentish Town Road, London NW5
2TJ telephone [phone]
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Picture Exchange Communication System
PECS is a communication system using symbols.
There are symbols for use in school, at home and
the community. The 464 symbols are available in a
folder and on CD Rom. Training is also available.
Picture Exchange Communication System
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www.pecs.org.uk Email pyramid_at_pecs.org.uk
Telephone [phone] See also Change
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Remploy
Provides employment opportunities for disabled
people across the UK within their own factories
and in many other host organisations.
Remploy
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www.remploy.co.uk
Britannia Road, Banbury, Oxon OX16 5DP telephone
01295 275333, minicom 01295 274 944
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Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
Post-16 Operations Department offers practical
services including advice, information on housing
and employment, a helpline and specialist
equipment. Multiple disability services for those
with visual impairment and learning disability.
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
?
www.rnib.org.uk
224 Great Portland Street, London W1N 6AA
telephone [phone] helpline 0845 766
9999minicom 0845 758 5691
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Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID)
Information on equipment for people with a
hearing impairment, where to get interpreters and
wide range of factsheets. See also
Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID)
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www.rnid.org.uk See also www.cacdp.org.uk
19 23 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y
8SL telephone [phone] minicom telephone
020 7296 8199 Helpline 0870 605 0123
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Scope
Information, advice, assessment service,
residential accommodation, employment schemes,
independent living schemes sports, leisure and
social activities for anyone with cerebral palsy.
Scope
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www.scope.org.uk Email cphelpline_at_scope.org.uk
6 Market Road, London N7 9PW telephone [phone]
7100 Helpline 0808 800 3333, Mon Fri, 9am 9pm
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Sense The National Deafblind Rubella
Association
Services for deafblind people, including a
counselling service for young people with Usher's
syndrome a holiday scheme further education
provision and residential care for young people
where sensory impairments are combined with other
disabilities.
Sense The National Deafblind Rubella
Association
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www.sense.org.uk
11 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4
3SR telephone [phone] textphone 020 7272
9648
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Skill (National Bureau for Students with
Disabilities)
Information and advice relating to post 16
vocational, further and higher education, student
allowances, training and employment opportunities.
Skill (National Bureau for Students with
Disabilities)
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www.skill.org.uk
4th Floor, Chapter House, 18 20 Crucifix Lane,
London SE1 3JW telephone [phone]
0620 Information service telephone [phone]
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SW Regional SEN Partnership
Produce a Transition Planning pack Guidelines to
assist team work with young people who have
complex disabilities and a workbook for young
people.
SW Regional SEN Partnership
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www.sw-special.co.uk
Bishops Hull House, Bishops Hull, Taunton,
Somerset, TA1 5RA. Tel [phone]
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Widgit
Widgit is a picture symbol communications system.
The company produce a wide range of software.
Widgit
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www.widgit.co.uk
124 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Rd, Cambridge,
CB4 0ZS telephone [phone]
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Young Minds
Run an information service for parents and
carers. Provide details of local and national
advice and help services.
Young Minds
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www.youngminds.org.uk
102 108 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M
5SA telephone [phone] helpline 0800 018
2138
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LEA telephone numbers NE region
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Leaflet 1Transition for young people a quick
guide

• What is transition?
• During your last few years at school you should
  begin to think about your future. Making a smooth
  move into adult life is called transition.
• Your parents, teachers and others will help you
  plan. You will be invited to meetings to talk
  about what you would like to do when you leave
  school.
• What is a Transition Plan?
• There will be an important meeting in year 9.
  This meeting is called a transition Annual
  Review. You will be the most important person at
  the meeting.
• All the other people at the meeting will listen
  carefully to your ideas. They will help to write
  a special plan. This is your Transition Plan. All
  the things you need to make a smooth move to
  adult life will be listed in your Plan.

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Leaflet 1Transition for young people a quick
guide

• Who will help you?
• your parents, carers, family and friends
• your teachers and Connexions adviser
• other people like your doctor, social worker
• Would you like to know more?
• Leaflet 2 will tell you about
• your rights
• your responsibilities
• your learning choices at 14
• your learning choices at 16
• other choices

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Leaflet 1Transition for young people a quick
guide

• Would you like to know more?
• Leaflet 3 will tell you about
• meetings to plan your future
• What should you do now?
• ask your Connexions adviser for leaflet 2 and
  leaflet 3
• talk to your Connexions adviser about your
  transition
• show the leaflets to your parents/carers
• think, talk and plan with your parents/carers

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Leaflet 2 Transition for young people your
rights, responsibilities and choices

• You have a right to
• state your preferences - your hopes, likes and
  dislikes
• advice and support to help you make choices
• make choices
• attend your transition meetings
• have your educational needs identified and stated
  clearly in your Transition Plan
• free full time education until you are 19
• the educational facilities you need
• other support you need like transport and
  equipment

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Leaflet 2 Transition for young people your
rights, responsibilities and choices

• You have a responsibility to
• find out about your education choices and life
  choices
• decide what you would like to do and tell your
  parents/carers, your Connexions adviser and your
  tutor
• think about the support you will need and tell
  your parents/carers, your Connexions adviser and
  your tutor
• work hard at school until you leave
• work hard if you take a place on a course
• work hard in any job you get
• keep on learning new skills as you get older

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Leaflet 2 Transition for young people your
rights, responsibilities and choices

• Learning choices at 14 - you can choose to
• change some of the subjects you are studying
• apply for a place at another school
• apply for a place at a further education college

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Leaflet 2 Transition for young people your
rights, responsibilities and choices

• Learning choices at 16 - you can choose to
• continue at your present school if it has a 6th
  form
• apply for a place at another school or 6th form
  college
• apply for a place at your local further education
  college
• apply for a place at a specialist college
• apply for a place to attend specialist provision
  and training
• apply for a place at a residential college (now
  or when you are 18 or 19)
• apply for work based training in your chosen type
  of work
• aim for higher education at age 18 eg university

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Leaflet 2 Transition for young people your
rights, responsibilities and choices

• Other important choices - think about
• transport - getting around
• the type of job you would like
• the money you will need
• friends and relationships
• health care
• where you will live
• leisure activities
• holidays

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Leaflet 2 Transition for young people your
rights, responsibilities and choices

• What should you do now?
• ask your Connexions adviser for leaflet 3
• talk to your Connexions adviser about your
  transition
• show the leaflets to your parents/carers
• think, talk and plan with your parents/carers

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Leaflet 3 Transition for young people meetings
about your future

• Getting ready for meetings - helpful tips
• prepare well in advance
• discuss your ideas with your parents/carers
• ask your parents/carers to prepare for the
  meetings as well
• discuss your ideas with your Connexions adviser
  and your tutor
• think about what you want to say and talk with
  your parents/carers, your Connexions adviser and
  your tutor about how you will say it
• write down your questions before meetings (or get
  someone else to do this for you)

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Leaflet 3 Transition for young people meetings
about your future

• At meetings - helpful tips
• state your views
• find out what services and support you are
  entitled to
• find out what choices are available to you
• if you have found any useful information take
  copies with you and show people at the meeting
• make notes in the meeting or ask someone to do
  this for you
• ask for the main points to be recorded on a
  cassette tape for you to play back later
• if there is anything you do not understand - a
  letter, a report or what someone says ask for it
  to be explained to you

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Leaflet 3 Transition for young people meetings
about your future

• At meetings - helpful tips
• if someone is reading from a letter or report and
  you havent got a copy ask for one
• if someone is making notes of the meeting ask
  when you will get your copy
• dont be put off by the number of adults at the
  meeting - they will want to listen to you
• ask for someone to go through all the points in
  your Plan with you after the meeting

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Leaflet 3 Transition for young people meetings
about your future

• After meetings - helpful tips
• meet with your Connexions adviser and tutor to
  make your own Personal Action Plan
• keep a copy of your Personal Action Plan
  somewhere safe
• work hard to reach your planned goals
• tell your parents/carers how you are getting on
• talk to your Connexions adviser and tutor about
  how you are getting on

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Leaflet 3 Transition for young people meetings
about your future

• What should you do now?
• ask your Connexions adviser for leaflet 1 and
  leaflet 2
• talk to your Connexions adviser about your
  transition
• show the leaflets to your parents/carers
• think, talk and plan with your parents/carers

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Leaflet 4 Parent/Carers a quick guide to
transition planning

• Important message to parents/carers
• You are the most important people in your childs
  life. The help and guidance you give your child
  will continue to make a big difference to his/her
  self confidence, personal success and happiness.

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Leaflet 4 Parent/Carers a quick guide to
transition planning

• What is transition?
• During your childs last few years at school
  he/she will be encouraged to make choices about
  the future. Your childs move from school into
  adult life is called transition. It is very
  important for you to talk with your child and
  together think about what he/she would like to do
  and about what help will be needed to achieve
  success. You will be invited to meetings at
  school to discuss your childs future. When your
  child is in year 9 there will be an important
  meeting called a transition Annual Review.
  Following this meeting a plan will be written -
  this is your childs Transition Plan.
• What is a Transition Plan?
• It is a plan which sets out the arrangements
  agreed at the transition Annual Review meeting.
  It will help your child to make a smooth and
  successful move into adult life.

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Leaflet 4 Parent/Carers a quick guide to
transition planning

• How will the transition plan help your child?
• The transition plan will
• set out what your child would like to do next,
  and after leaving school
• set out what the school and others will do to
  help your childs transition
• give a step by step plan to help your child
  achieve his/her goals
• set out what you can do to help your child make a
  smooth transition between school and adult life
• give clear information on all aspects of the
  planned provision and support
• state who will make sure that all the plans are
  working
• list any additional care needs and
  responsibilities you will have as your child gets
  older eg practical help with aids, adaptations to
  the home, support and advice about your childs
  personal development, relationships and finance
• state who to contact for help and where to
  contact them

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Leaflet 4 Parent/Carers a quick guide to
transition planning

• Who will help?
• teachers, the SENCO and the Connexions adviser
  from your childs school
• other people like your childs doctor, social
  worker, Parent Partnership Services
• What should you do next?
• Find out about
• transition planning meetings - ask for Leaflet 5
  
• the information your child needs - ask for Young
  Persons Leaflets 1, 2, 3
• the people who can help - ask to see the
  TransPlan CD

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Leaflet 5 Parent/Carers helpful tips about
transition planning meetings

• What should you do before a meeting?
• read all information given to you
• make a careful note of the date and time of the
  meeting
• if you know you will not be able to attend the
  meeting let school know straightaway so that a
  different date can be arranged
• ask your child if he/she has been given any
  information - read any printed information with
  your child
• talk with your child about how things are now,
  plan what he/she would like to happen next and in
  the future
• complete all forms and questionnaires sent to you
  and send them back - keep copies for your records
• ask who will be at the meeting so that
  you are prepared

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Leaflet 5 Parent/Carers helpful tips about
transition planning meetings

• What should you do before a meeting?
• decide if you would like to take someone with you
  to the meeting - if so give them plenty of notice
  and tell the school
• practise how your child will state his/her views
  at the meeting
• decide how you will state your views at the
  meeting - write notes and take them with you if
  you think it will help
• if you have any questions contact the school or
  others involved
• if you feel you would like independent advice ask
  the school to put you in touch with someone who
  can help eg Parent Partnership Services
• remember the meeting is to help you and your
  child

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Leaflet 5 Parent/Carers helpful tips about
transition planning meetings

• What should you do during a meeting?
• make sure your child is sitting next to you or
  next to someone you are confident will be
  supportive
• remember all the people at the meeting are there
  to help your child achieve and be happy in the
  future
• listen carefully and take notes if you wish
• if anything is said that you do not hear or
  understand properly ask for it to be repeated or
  for an explanation
• if anything is said which you disagree with say
  so clearly and politely
• help your child to state his/her views
• make sure you state your views

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Leaflet 5 Parent/Carers helpful tips about
transition planning meetings

• What should you do after a meeting?
• discuss with your child what was agreed and
  encourage him/her to work towards achieving goals
• do what you agreed to do
• make sure that other people are doing what they
  agreed to do
• if there are any problems contact someone to
  discuss them
• read all documentation sent to you and keep it
  safe

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