The Principles for Transition

Guidance materials to improve transition into adult life for young people with additional needs 

Based upon a young people’s charter

The East Midlands Development Centre is pleased to present this guidance and the important contribution it can make to improve the experience for young people with additional needs as they approach adult life. It has been compiled as a joint project between colleagues in the NHS, children’s and adults’ service departments within the region’s councils and the third sector.

While we recognise that much of the practice within the region’s organisations and partnerships often displays aspects of good practice, continuous improvement to secure a consistently high transitional experience remains one of this region’s priorities.

It is our ambition that all young people with additional needs across the region are consistently supported through the transitional stage by practice underpinned by the principles contained within this guidance booklet and by organisations that aspire to the high standard expected by young people as expressed within the charter.

We consequently recommend the guidance within this booklet to all those working to support and improve transition strategies within the East Midlands. The Young People’s Charter, the Recommended Principles and Practical Examples provide a range of opportunities to evaluate service quality and to prioritise areas
for improvement. We thank all those who have contributed in any way to this work and now encourage colleagues to use them effectively to improve young people’s experience.

Heather Sahman – East Midlands Development Centre

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