Changes or decisions to consider
Begin to think about adult life:
• What are your aspirations?
• Where will you live?
• What work will you do?
• How will you engage in the community and leisure activities?
• Will some of your activities / clubs finish when you are 18?
• How will your health be managed?
• Are you able to travel independently?
• Do you receive benefits, and how will these change when you are 18?
• How will you be supported to express your views?
• Are you consulted directly about all key decisions that affect you and fully involved in setting your own targets?
What are your post 18/19 options?
• FE College (with support to access mainstream courses)
• FE College Supported Learning Unit / Specialist Hub
• FE College Complex Needs Unit
• University / Higher Education
• Supported Internship
• Independent Specialist College (if you have complex needs)
• Apprenticeship / Traineeship (training / learning whilst in paid or unpaid work)
• Paid Work
• Other options such as a Princes Trust Course, Independent Training Courses, Self-employment
• Other: alternative education if unable to access other options but you wish to remain in education or training
• At 18, you can choose to leave education or training, if you wish
Who will help?
• School SENCo / staff
• Hounslow Council’s SEN Team
• Independent careers advisors in school/college
• Other professionals working with you, such as your social worker
• Colleges/Universities open days and taster sessions
• Apprenticeship and traineeship websites
• Hounslow SEN Local Offer
• Hounslow Careplace -services for adults
• National Careers Service
• Job Centre Plus Disability Employment Advisors
• Hounslow Volunteer Centre
• Young Hounslow Website
• Voluntary Sector, such as Our Barn at Jubilee Lodge, Osterley Park
• Hounslow Independent Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)