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Transition planning for young people with learning disabilities in Great Britain
- Author:
- CONLON Lynda
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Assembly. Research and Information Service
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This paper provides an overview of transition planning services provided to young people with learning disabilities as they move from children’s services to adult services in England, Scotland and Wales. It outlines relevant legislation and policy relevant in the areas of education, social care, employment and health care. It also highlights a number of national and local transition planning projects in the three countries. The paper has been written to support the Committee for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland as part of its inquiry into post Special Educational Need provision in education, employment and training for those with Learning Disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)