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Impact of COVID-19 on transition planning - parents' responses from our survey

“He has a good understanding of why things are different but still struggles with following rules for being outside (wearing a face mask for example) so he ends up not going out at all.”

Scottish Transitions Forum

2020-07-16T23:38:20+01:00

“He has a good understanding of why things are different but still struggles with following rules for being outside (wearing a face mask for example) so he ends up not going out at all.”

https://scottishtransitions.org.uk/testimonials/1997/

“Why are parents not given a transition package that explains the whole process, who is likely to be involved, timescales etc … it’s worrying enough having a profoundly disabled child without finding out no information available, very little guidance and precious little support when it comes to one of the major changes that your child is about to experience, their transition from children’s services to adult services.”

Scottish Transitions Forum

2020-07-16T23:38:49+01:00

https://scottishtransitions.org.uk/testimonials/1996/

“I had one transition meeting in October/November and heard nothing since then about the questions I asked in school. I have asked the same questions to the social worker who called, waiting to hear back now.”

Scottish Transitions Forum

2020-07-16T23:39:13+01:00

https://scottishtransitions.org.uk/testimonials/1995/

“Children and adults with complex disabilities have been failed and basically left with poor support during this coronavirus pandemic. It’s appalling that professionals involved with families have just dropped off the radar (this is our personal experience anyway).”

Scottish Transitions Forum

2020-07-16T23:39:42+01:00

https://scottishtransitions.org.uk/testimonials/1994/

“[I’m afraid of] being dumped in adult services without assessment and having self directed support cut and young person’s views never ascertained. Just ignored.”

Scottish Transitions Forum

2020-07-16T23:40:07+01:00

“[I’m afraid of] being dumped in adult services without assessment and having self directed support cut and young person’s views never ascertained. Just ignored.”

https://scottishtransitions.org.uk/testimonials/1993/

“Is it even feasible/realistic for my child to attend a new service when she is shielding/regarded as clinically high risk?”

Scottish Transitions Forum

2020-07-16T23:40:32+01:00

“Is it even feasible/realistic for my child to attend a new service when she is shielding/regarded as clinically high risk?”

https://scottishtransitions.org.uk/testimonials/1992/

“I think school should be extended for a year for our guys especially. Many can’t/won’t do school work at home, with the social distancing aspect I doubt our kids will be safe to return to school any time soon – especially when in more than one high risk category and parent at home also vulnerable health wise."

Scottish Transitions Forum

2020-07-16T23:40:53+01:00

https://scottishtransitions.org.uk/testimonials/1991/

“My daughter has missed 3 months of transitioning, meaning two key visits to adult services have not been able to happen. If my daughter has nowhere to go in August what will happen?"

Scottish Transitions Forum

2020-07-16T23:41:18+01:00

“My daughter has missed 3 months of transitioning, meaning two key visits to adult services have not been able to happen. If my daughter has nowhere to go in August what will happen?"

https://scottishtransitions.org.uk/testimonials/1990/

"I feel this transitioning has been left to the last minute with little to no thought for the young people involved."

Scottish Transitions Forum

2020-07-16T23:41:41+01:00

"I feel this transitioning has been left to the last minute with little to no thought for the young people involved."

https://scottishtransitions.org.uk/testimonials/1989/

Scottish Transitions Forum

Articles

Transitions planning resources for parents and carers

Transitions planning meetings should be taking place around now for young people in their last year of school – but what if they aren’t, or your young person isn’t in school, or they’ve already left? Our resources can help.…

Transitions planning and coronavirus – where to start

As soon as coronavirus put the country into lockdown, normal transition planning processes were up in the air. What can already feel like a stressful time for many families just went up a notch, with planning still to take place and no clear steer as to what the future could hold. If your young person…

Emergency planning – transition during COVID-19

School closures mean some young people have now effectively left school far earlier than expected. Transition planning might not have taken place yet. So what happens now? First, help and support is available. The links on this page are a good place to start. They’ll help you find out what you need to think about…

Sharing parents’ top tips for the new normal

When so much has changed so quickly, where do you start? Here’s a list of things families tell us are helping them focus on staying positive.…

Transition planning and coronavirus – what happens now?

Concerned about transition planning at the moment? Download our guide to help you start the ball rolling and find the information you need (pdf).

The changing role of parents and families

Transition planning webinars for parents and carers

Click here for recordings and handouts from our previous webinars.

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Essential information for transition planning

Note: links lead away from this site

Supporting disabled children, young people and their families: guidance (Scottish Government)

Resource hub drawing together information, Government guidance and useful links in one place.

Talking about Tomorrow (Contact)

Created with parents, for parents, and specific to Scotland. Takes you through all you need to think about and how to put together your own transition plan.

Enquire

The Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. Has factsheets and up to date information on transitions.

Skills Development Scotland

Provides career advice and information for all young people, including those with additional support needs.

Lead (Linking Education and Disability)

Advice on the full range of options around lifelong learning for people with additional support needs, including community based and practical learning options as well as college and university.

Stepping Up Live (Enable Scotland)

Offering support remotely to young people with additional support needs in senior school anywhere in Scotland during the COVID-19 closures.

ILF Transition Fund

Funding young people aged 16-25 with additional support needs to try new experiences that will increase independence and confidence. Includes grants for person centred planning to identify individual goals.