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Agencies need to better prepare young people with SEND for adulthood, review finds

A strengthened national approach for preparing children and young people with SEND for adulthood and better cross-agency working are key recommendations following a joint inspection of six local area partnerships.
Young people with SEND need more support to prepare them for adulthood, say inspectors. Picture: AdobeStock

Longstanding systemic challenges are currently limiting areas’ efforts – although there are examples of innovation and strong practice, according to the resulting report by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission, published today (16 December).

'Preparation for adulthood arrangements in local areas: a thematic review', which did not make individual judgements, explored how partners in the local areas (Wolverhampton, Wandsworth, Thurrock Newcastle upon Tyne Bath, and North East Somerset) work together on preparation for adulthood arrangements (PfA).

The report highlights a stark disparity in PfA provision for young people with and without an education, health and care (EHC) plan, noting, for example, that those without an EHC plan are often not able to benefit from supported internship arrangements.

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