Changes or decisions to consider
• Have you started to explore options for post 18 learning and/or paid work
• Are you receiving support to be fully involved in all choices affecting you?
• Are you aware of all benefits that you qualify for?
What are your post 18/19 options?
• Options as described in Year 12 above plus
• Changes of residential placements should be planned by providers
• Under the Care Act 2014, those who need it should be offered an independent advocate to support them with key decision and assessments
Who will help?
• Adult providers e.g. adult NHS services, adult social care Learning Disability Team
• Housing Advice (see Hounslow Council’s website)
• My independence service
• Citizens Advice Services
What next?
• Apply for a post 19 placement in the Autumn Term
• Keep Hounslow’s SEN Team informed of your plans
• If you are applying for work or for an apprenticeship / traineeship, you need to wait until a few months prior to leaving school
• Once you have left education or training, your EHCP will cease