{"id":22797,"date":"2025-02-20T11:39:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T11:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=22797"},"modified":"2025-08-13T16:10:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T15:10:47","slug":"terms-of-reference-for-improving-transitions-16-17-forum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years\/transitions-protocol-for-professionals\/terms-of-reference-for-improving-transitions-16-17-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms of reference for improving transitions: 16-17 forum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 16-17 Forum aims to support young people with complex needs in transitioning to adulthood by identifying and implementing effective practices and planning solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear and agreed commissioning or case management pathways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provision in place by the young person&#8217;s 18th birthday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreed risk management plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removal of barriers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolution of commissioning issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stakeholders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children&#8217;s Social Care (Disabled Children Service, Children in Care, Care Leavers, SEND).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult Social Care (TASC and Specialist Placement Team).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult Commissioning Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SEND Stat Team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NHS Devon ICB (CHC Team).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devon Partnership Trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CHFD (CAMHS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on 16-17-year-olds as this is a critical period for planning their future beyond 18.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address misalignment in timelines between ASC, children&#8217;s, health, and education services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Target groups include young people in special schools, those with EHCPs, those in care, and those in hospitals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forum activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review complex cases to ensure legal frameworks are followed and individual plans are in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and resolve potential issues early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate collaboration among partners for better understanding and support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Out of scope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detailed care planning for individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementation of individual-specific interventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interface with other meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unsuitable accommodation meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children in care &#8211; Pathway or Transition Panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Young offenders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Young people in maintained schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Young carers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process for groups 2 and 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Criteria establishment: Define and communicate criteria for identifying young people facing transition barriers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification: Teams identify individuals meeting criteria and submit forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data collection and analysis: Collect and analyse data to prioritise cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case discussion meetings: Plan transitions, discuss barriers, and ensure legal frameworks and plans are in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Objective The 16-17 Forum aims to support young people with complex needs in transitioning to adulthood by identifying and implementing effective practices and planning solutions. 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