After the Year 9 Review

What happens after the review meeting?

Copies of the Transition Plan should be sent to the young person and their parents or carers, with copies to the other people present at the meeting.

Year 9 reviews are the start of a longer process for making decisions about a young person’s future. If it is to be effective, it is essential that the Transition Plan is flexible enough to be adapted and developed in subsequent reviews.

Who is responsible for carrying out the Transition Plan?

The Connexions Service is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the Transition Plan and the Connexions Personal Adviser (PA) should co-ordinate its delivery. (SEN Code of Practice, 2001)

Parents suggest that there is a need for ongoing support from the relevant agencies in order to make the transition plan a success. Frequent visits from professionals, readily available information, and ‘buddying’ in school and in the community were given as examples of good practice.