• Working with RISE NI to provide school provision to those on the child protection register
over the summer months
• A Transition Academy, open to 12 children who have had adverse childhood experiences
in Primary 6 or 7 which provides tutoring, financial support, ICT equipment and a summer
scheme programme
• Developing a university programme for care leavers who move into 3rd level education to
provide vital information and continued support to the end of their studies
• Human Resources developing 3 new apprenticeships which will commence in September
2020 and continuing to develop relevant apprenticeships within the Trust to suit the needs
of our young people
• The Trust continuing to employ co-production interns
• HOPE working collaboratively with leaving and aftercare teams, as well as key stake
holders to increase the education, training and employment outcomes of young people
in care.
NEXT STEPS
Transition from children's services to adult services for young adults with a disability is a significant
milestone in their lives. This milestone is best assisted by a transition plan to support young people
with their life chances and equitable access to life choices such as employment, education, positive
relationships and living independently. Transition planning is completed in partnership with young
people, parents/carers, adult disability services, as well as our partner agencies and other statutory
organisations. As well as this, a working group meets monthly to ensure that the person-centred
needs of young people direct decision making over service provision.
In 2019/2020 a pilot was completed in one locality of the Trust, which focussed on the development
of link workers in children's services and in adult services to support positive transition for young
people aged 16 years to 21 years. An evaluation of this pilot is to be undertaken to inform next
steps.
Transition for Children with a Disability
• This pilot will now be evaluated with
young people and their families to
measure outcomes and to inform the
transition protocol across the Trust.
NEXT STEPS
Facts & Figures
100% of young people with a disability, who
were in receipt of special education, had a
transition plan in place for leaving school in
2019/2020.
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