Support you will receive from year 9 onwards
Navigate our guide using these options to find out what to expect when in different year groups and the key milestones that will need to be planned for.
Year 9 to 10
Usually ages 13 to 15 when young people will start working towards their GCSEs.
Year 11
Usually ages 15 to 16 and the year young people take their GCSEs.
Year 12 to 13
Usually ages 16 to 18 – this could be when young people work towards A levels, are completing a college course or start a supported internship or traineeship.
Post-18
Usually after school or college – moving into employment, higher education or volunteering.
Transition guide topic areas
If you prefer, you can choose to navigate our guide by using the following transitions topic areas.
Education
What to expect as you progress through school and further education.
Health
How health services will ensure your wellbeing and prepare you to have responsibility for you own health needs.
Social care
How children’s and adult social care will support and help plan for becoming an adult.
Travel and transport
Supporting your independence when using public transport and transport options for education.
Young people in care
How your social and support workers will help you as you prepare for becoming an adult.
More advice and support
The following resources are not all part of the transitions guide but are all helpful as part of supporting the transition to adulthood.
Employment and training
Exploring opportunities for employment when you finish in education.
Financial support
The financial support available to you and how this changes as you get older.
Living independently
Support available to help you find your own independence and have control over your own decisions.
Support for carers
If you look after or support someone who could not do without your help then there is support available for you.
Consent
Read a summary of what you need to know about decision making and consent at age 16.
Get in touch
Who you can contact for advice and guidance.