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What happens and when - Year 12 (age 16-17)

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The annual review process continues.

If you need support in the future from adult social care, you should be referred to the Transitions social care teams. 

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If you need SEN Transport to get to your post-16 setting, you will need to re-apply each year. It is not an automatic entitlement after compulsory school age.  You may want to ask your parent/carer to help with this. Your parents/carers will have to make a contribution. You may be able to get a 16-19 bursary to help with this cost.  Ask your post-16 provider for information about this.  

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Continue to look at a range of options, such as:

  • supported employment
  • apprenticeships
  • work-based learning
  • work-related learning at college
  • paid work
  • self-employment 
  • higher education
  • volunteering

Consider applying for a 16-19 bursary to help with education costs. Ask your post-16 provider for more information.  

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You might want to think about independent travel training.  This is to help you travel from home to college on your own. 

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Look at any out-of-school/college activities you want to do. This may include time spent away from home and the local area. 

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Have a look for local community spaces you may be able to access such as parks and libraries.  

Annual health checks continue with a GP for people with Learning Disabilities.  This is for those aged 14+. 

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You may need a continuing health care (adults) assessment.  Health professionals involved should consider if this is appropriate.  They will agree who is best placed to complete it.

Fill in Sheffield’s Health Passport which provides key information for health professionals. 

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