Transition for young people within education can be challenging, whether this involves a child starting at an early years setting, primary school, high school or post 16 provision.

Take a look at the resources below to help children moving into a new year group within their setting.

For all ages

• Contact - a charity supporting families who have children with disabilities (external link) providing advice for young people who are preparing for adult life and guidance on how to support younger children.
• Autism Education Trust - Supporting learners with autism during transition (external link)
• National Autistic Society - advice and support for young people, parents and professionals (external link)

Transition to Primary School

• Starting school guide to help children prepare for primary school.

Transition to Secondary School and Post 16

• Preparing for Adulthood (external link) - expertise and support for local authorities and their partners to embed preparing for adulthood from the earliest years
• Post 16 transition - Information and support on post 16 opportunities, including employment, education, day opportunities, volunteering and more.
• Information for parents and carers on preparing for adulthood and the outcomes
• Growing up in Greater Manchester with autism booklet (external link) - for young people with autism, their families and carers, who might need a little bit of extra help and support as they grow up
• Thinking ahead: A planning guide for families from Together Matters (external link) - an easy to read book for people with learning disabilities to help them think and talk about plans for the future.

Transition to University

• Blog by a young person with SEND on transitioning to University (external link).

Other advice

• How to tie a school tie - a pictorial guide.