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Transition topic areas for year 12 to 13

Information and guidance about preparing for adulthood by topic area.

  • 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.

Supporting your transition into adulthood

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 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 independence and have control over your own decisions.

  • Support from adult social care

    These resources will help you to plan for the future while gaining skills and knowledge for independence.

  • Consent

    Read a summary of what you need to know about decision making and consent at age 16.