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Introduction to Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) and the vision for 糖心vlog

Introduction to Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) and the vision for 糖心vlog

Information about Preparation for Adulthood and the outcomes.

PfA and year 9 annual reviews

Local authorities must make sure that the Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan review at year 9, and every review after that, focuses on preparing for adulthood. Educational settings should also start this planning from year 9.

PfA needs to be based on the evidence of what works to support children and young people to have good lives and to move into adulthood with jobs, independence, friends and good health.

This must begin in the early years as this is when the foundations are laid for the rest of life.

The SEND Code of Practice 2015 Chapter 8 鈥淧reparing for Adulthood from the Earliest Years鈥 provides a clear description of agencies鈥 responsibilities.

The RISE project

The RISE project in October 2023 identified key outcomes for our Children and Young People (CYP). These were shared and updated with the Year 9 Annual Review task and finish group participants in Summer 2024, and reviewed as part of the ongoing work until January 2025.

Key outcomes

The four key outcomes of the project can be found below.

Friends and relationships and community (community inclusion)

Outcomes:

  • everyone who wants one, will have a best friend
  • young people will be socialising locally, in a way that is meaningful to them
  • all children will be learning about inclusion from Reception year, for example learning how to build and sustain healthy relationships
  • young people will be supported to build relationship in the place they will  be living longer term, so all YP are included in their local community
  • young people can use public transport and make their own travel arrangements based on their needs to attend and use local facilities
  • young people will be taking part in local community activities

Health

Outcomes:

  • young people will be accessing relevant aspects of the health service
  • young people will be taking responsibility for their health, by being aware of their health needs and seek help when needed
  • young people will be getting the support they need for their mental health, through making informed choices of the support they need
  • all eligible young people, as identified by their GP, will have annual health checks and health action plans

Employment

Outcomes:

  • all young people are in meaningful employment/occupation to have a good life. Everyone can do something, and this can include meaningful day opportunities and voluntary work
  • there will be lots of stories about young people in employment
  • young people will know about employment pathways, for example the range of internships available
  • all YP accessing impartial careers advice and guidance to make informed choices about realistic employment or meaningful occupation

Independent living and independence

Outcomes: 

  • young people will be supported to make informed decisions about where they will live and who they will live with
  • young people are not experiencing barriers to achieving their potential or reaching their aspirations
  • all young people鈥檚 achievements will be celebrated

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