Year 11 to Post-16 transition timelines

Year 10

Universal

• Arrange appointments with Independent Careers Advisor for young people.
• Invite Post 16 settings to CIAEG events and / or family facing events.

Targeted

• Collate list of young people with EHCPs and Post 16 options. Start preparation for adulthood interventions linked to outcomes set in Y9.

Enhanced

• Encourage families to attend Open Evenings and speak to the prospective Post 16 settings to allow young people and their families to make informed decisions.
• Hold annual review meeting, discuss possible options for Post 16 provision with EHCP co and Independent Careers adviser.

Year 11 Autumn term

Universal

• Signpost families to Open Evening / events at Post 16 settings.

Targeted

• Make a referral to TITAN travel training for young people who would benefit from independent travel training.
• Ensure UK school systems / processes around applying for school places and transition are explained as soon as possible to families who are newly arrived in the UK or who are not proficient in English.

Enhanced

• Hold EHCP review to ensure EHCP is fit for Post 16 setting and outcomes are adapted accordingly.

Year 11 Spring term

Universal

• Ensure that everyone has applied for Post-16 settings.
• Post-16 settings start their interview process. Make sure the post-16 setting is informed of any additional needs at this stage.

Targeted

• Provide the post-16 settings with details of young people requiring targeted or enhanced transition processes with consent from the children and young people and their families.
• For young people applying for apprenticeships and traineeships, support the young person to keep checking current openings.
• Consider whether it would be useful for the post-16 setting to observe young person in lessons, in order to see how they access learning.

Enhanced

• Consider whether it would be useful for the post-16 setting to observe young people in lessons to see how they access learning.
• Begin to implement transition plans.

Year 11 Summer term

Targeted

• When the young person is offered a place, firm up any preliminary discussions with the post-16 setting about any additional support needed and or the arrangements for additional visits.
• Use the 'Help You Choose SEND Document upload' function for secure transfer of information. Careers Adviser can upload information after consultation with SENDCo. Ensure permission / consent is obtained from young person and family.

Year arrived in new setting Autumn term

Universal

• Ensure all data and files are transferred securely to confirmed Post 16 setting.