As Children and Young People approach adulthood it is important that they have whatever they need to live full, safe and happy lives. Children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, may need extra support during this transition to ensure they are fully prepared for adulthood.

We have a number of teams and processes in place to ensure this transition is joined up and includes children, young people, their parents and Carers throughout.

The Children’s Transitions Team

The Children’s Transitions Team is for young people aged 16 and up to 18. The team will work with young people with life-long physical and/or learning disabilities and is made up of social care professionals.

The level of support and assessment from the Children’s Transition Team will depend upon the young person’s needs and their age. Where appropriate we will direct young people, parents and Carers to information, advice and guidance. Live Well Cheshire West provides the ‘SEND Local Offer’ a directory of services and support for children and young people with Special Educational Need and Disabilities and their parents and Carers.

The Adult Transitions Team

The Adult Transition Team is responsible for assessing and planning with young people with life-long physical and/or learning disabilities from 18 to 25. We start to get to know young people from 16 and start gathering information and helping young people to plan and prepare for adulthood. We have a link worker attached to each of the Special Schools and colleges and attend events to get to know young people and their parents and carers. We work closely with colleagues from Children’s Social Care, Education and Health to support young people more information can be found on our Enable Great Lives page.

The Autism service

The Autism service is responsible for assessing and planning with Autistic young people from 18 to 25. The team has Social Workers and an Occupational Therapist. We start to get to know young people from 16 and start gathering information and helping young people to plan and prepare for adulthood. We work closely with colleagues from Children’s Social Care, Education and Health to support young people more information can be found on our Enable Great Lives page.

Getting Support from Adult Social Care

Falls Prevention

Equipment and Occupational Therapy services

How to get support

Having your voice heard (including Advocacy)

Moving from Children's Social Care to Adult Services

Care and Accommodation options

Social Care Needs Self-assessment online

Meet us in person; Let's Talk

Direct Payments

Vivo Care Choices

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