1. Transitional Planning School to Post-School and Beyond

2. Emphasis on the Universal Senior Phase – an entitlement 16+LC Offer – an entitlement A Transitional Phase

3. Education (ASL) (Scotland) Act 2004(as amended) Definition of Additional Support Needs – “unable without the provision of additional support to benefit from school education provided” Incorporates a breadth of concept different from Special Needs Useful working definition – help to overcome significant barriers to learning

4. ASL Transitions General duty Regarding Changes to School Education – Section 13(6) and Associated Regulations Sections 12(6) & 13 of the ASL Act Duties of the Education Authority Timescales Appropriate Agencies Appeals

5. Challenges Who & When? Current extent of transitional planning ? Balance of Targeted and Universal ? Specific group(s) being overlooked ? Framework for re-engaging ‘disaffected’ young people Identification of 16+ opportunities Effective involvement of partner agencies The diverse nature of post-school provision Changing nature of the school curriculum - CfE

6. References/ Resources Partnership Matters: A Guide to Local Authorities, NHS Boards and Voluntary Organisations on Supporting Students with Additional Needs in Further Education http://www.scotland.gov.uk./Publications/2009/05/08155445/0 http://www.scotland.gov.uk./Publications/2009/05/08155445/0 Moving On from School to College, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education, http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/more.htm http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/more.htm Individuals in Transition: A Framework for Assessment and Information Sharing This framework has been prepared by Careers Scotland in partnership with a wide range of agencies and the Scottish Government to facilitate the effective sharing of information between agencies http://www.careers- scotland.org.uk/AboutCS/WhatWeDo/Policies/TransitionsPolicy.asp http://www.careers- scotland.org.uk/AboutCS/WhatWeDo/Policies/TransitionsPolicy.asp Supporting Children’s Learning Revised Code of Practice http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/08/11140218/0 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/08/11140218/0