Year 12 (Age 16/17)
School setting
College setting
Annual Review conducted by college staff & EHCP updated if required
Year 13 (Age 17/18)
School setting
College setting
Annual Review conducted by college staff & EHCP updated if required
Notes:
The Mental capacity Act 2005 should be followed for young people over compulsory school age who may lack their own capacity to make decisions
Consideration may be given to continuing healthcare funding (NHS), if a high level of health needs, but this will not impact on the timing of the pathway
Young person may be contacted for an Adult Social Care assessment of needs under the Care Act 2014 if they are known to the Children with Disabilities Team, to determine eligibility and to which service may support them (learning disability, complex care, mental health)
If an adult social care assessment goes ahead, they will coordinate with appropriate agencies to ensure all relevant information is included in the strength based assessment that relates to the young person, is accurately captured/reflected
Parents and carers can request a Carers Assessment under the Care Act 2014.
Year 14 (Age 18/19)
School setting
College setting
Notes
At 18, young person’s becomes an adult within NHS services – if transition assessments not complete, children’s services continue
At 18, young person moves to Adult Social Care if eligible, but if services not in place, children’s social care continues
If young person not eligible for adult services, advice can be accessed through the Local Offer & Independent Support
At 18, young person can apply for benefits such as Universal Credit (ESA/JSA) and Housing Benefit, if required