Introduction to Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) and the vision for Worcestershire (DRAFT)

Introduction to Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) and the vision for Worcestershire (DRAFT)

Information about Preparation for Adulthood and the outcomes.

Preparation for Adulthood (PfA)

PfA needs to be based on the evidence of what works to support children and young people to have good lives and to move into adulthood with jobs, independence, friends and good health.

This must begin in the early years as this is when the foundations are laid for the rest of life.

The SEND Code of Practice 2015 Chapter 8 “Preparing for Adulthood from the Earliest Years” provides a clear description of agencies’ responsibilities.

The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTI) have produced the below graphic to give an overview of PfA:

 

The RISE project in October 2023 identified key outcomes for our Children and Young People. These were shared and updated with the Year 9 Annual Review task and finish group participants in Summer 2024, and reviewed as part of the on going work until January 2025.

Key outcomes

Friends and relationships and community (community inclusion)

Outcomes:

  • everyone who wants one, will have a best friend
  • young people will be socialising locally, in a way that is meaningful to them
  • all children will be learning about inclusion from Reception year, for example learning how to build and sustain healthy relationships
  • young people will be supported to build relationship in the place they will  be living longer term, so all YP are included in their local community
  • young people can use public transport and make their own travel arrangements based on their needs to attend and use local facilities
  • young people will be taking part in local community activities

Health

Outcomes:

  • young people will be accessing relevant aspects of the health service
  • young people will be taking responsibility for their health, by being aware of their health needs and seek help when needed
  • young people will be getting the support they need for their mental health, through making informed choices of the support they need
  • all eligible young people, as identified by their GP, will have annual health checks and health action plans

Employment

Outcomes:

  • all young people are in meaningful employment/occupation to have a good life. Everyone can do something, and this can include meaningful day opportunities and voluntary work
  • there will be lots of stories about young people in employment
  • young people will know about employment pathways, for example the range of internships available
  • all YP accessing impartial careers advice and guidance to make informed choices about realistic employment or meaningful occupation

Independent living and independence 

Outcomes: 

  • young people will be supported to make informed decisions about where they will live and who they will live with
  • young people are not experiencing barriers to achieving their potential or reaching their aspirations
  • all young people’s achievements will be celebrated

PfA and year 9 annual reviews

Local authorities must ensure that the Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan review at year 9, and every review after that, includes a focus on preparing for adulthood. This means that educational settings also need to be thinking this way from year 9 as well.

Planning must be centred around the individual and explore the child or young person’s aspirations and abilities, what they want to be able to do when they leave post-16 education or training and the support they need to achieve their ambition.

Settings should ensure that children and young people have the support they need to participate fully in this planning and make decisions, using a person-centred approach. This should lead to clear outcomes being agreed that are ambitious and stretching and which will prepare young people for adulthood.

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