Five principles of good SEND transition support

In addition to identifying the policy and social factors behind the current problems and putting forward recommendations for changes to the system, the report sets out the principles for what good transition support looks like.

The charity worked with young people, parents, and practitioners to co-develop a set of five principles of good transition support, and highlight projects and services across England that are exemplars of these principles.

1. Personalised

Tailored support to the needs of the specific young person, recognising each young person will have different aspirations, abilities and needs.

Brighton-based Team Domenica provides personalised education, training and employment opportunities for young people with learning disabilities aged 19-25 through a Wrap Around Programme. In the first year, young people take part in a mix of training, education and social activities four days a week, through a personalised and tailored curriculum, in-house training in cafes, as well as work experience tailored to their specific needs of each person. In the second year, young people move into supported internships with more than 50 employers from a range of sectors. They are supported with one day a week of classroom-based learning to help develop skills for the workplace and life. Team Domenica also provides careers advice and guidance, social activities and events, pastoral support and signposting to other services. Their programme has achieved an employment rate of 82% over six years.