Post-16 including Preparation for Adulthood

Expectations for all schools/settings

CYP are provided with supportive careers guidance to help them understand their options for the future and support them in engaging positively with Post-16 pathways appropriate to their individual strengths and needs.

What this may include/ look like

• All professionals working with CYP with SEND should be focused on supporting them in transitioning into higher education or engaging in sustainable paid employment as adults, where appropriate.
• The setting actively works to raise the career aspirations of CYP, including those with SEND, and supports them to broaden their employment horizons through a range of approaches such as:
  • Taster opportunities
  • Work experience
  • Mentoring
  • Exploring entrepreneurial options
  • Sessions led by role models or inspiring speakers
• CYP with SEND are provided with independent, targeted careers advice which is appropriate to the CYP's needs and aspirations.
• The setting ensures that CYP are supported to understand their future pathways, including:
  • Information about local employers.
  • Further training options (e.g. supported internships and apprenticeships).
  • How to find and sustain employment, and the support available to achieve this.
• Pathways to employment are available for all CYP, which are focused on developing their skills and experience and supporting them to achieve the required qualifications to help them succeed in their careers.
• The setting uses person-centred planning tools to carefully consider work placements based on CYP's potential, abilities, interests and areas they wish to develop, ensuring that this information is shared with potential employers to support a positive experience.
• The setting considers how to support CYP to access work or apprenticeships, including:
  • Accessing funding from 'Access to Work'.
  • Tailoring a job (job-carving) so that it is suitable for a worker's skills.
  • Helping CYP to access supported employment services.