1. Reviewing post-16 education provision
Martin McLean
Nicki Harris

2. Where do we start?

3. Preparing for adulthood
Higher education
Secondary school
Post-14 education/training
Employment
Careers support / work experience

4. Post-14 providers University technical colleges Supported internships
6th form colleges
Studio schools
National colleges
Further education colleges
School 6th forms
Training
Universities
Traineeships
Apprenticeships

5. Reviewing provision Understanding post-14 pathways in your area
Gaps in provision?
Outcomes data
Role of sensory support services?

6. s Surrey Post 16 Professional Lead Post 16
Specialist Teachers BSL Interpreters Advisory Teachers
Specialist SSWs
SSWs
Business Support  s

7. So what’s out there already?
Surrey Model FE
Involvement starts at Yr 9 Transition for high need
Automatic attendance Yr 10/11 EHCP reviews
Support for college interviews, taster days and enrolment
Funding…….. EHCP wording! s

8. s Transition to HE UCAS Student Finance England Assessment DSA
Notification of Entitlement s

9. S Surrey Model HE – Non Medical Helper Specialist Support Professional
Specialist Notetaker
BSL Interpreter
Qualifications
Registration
DSA / QAG
National picture of support S

10. Questions for consideration:
How important is preparation for the DSA Assessment?
Do young people know what support they might need?
Is money a deciding factor in meeting student needs? S

11. Questions for consideration:
Careers support and information
How can all young people with SI in the area access careers tailored information and advice?
Do SI young people have access to accessible work experience opportunities?
How can families also receive tailored advice and info?

12. Questions for consideration:
Post-14 education & training
Do young people with SI have access to specialist provision across a range of providers?
Do young people with SI have access to specialist assessments of needs when moving into new settings after leaving school?
Do all post-14 education and training providers have access to advice and guidance on meeting the needs of young people with SI?
What agreements are in place for co-working and collaboration with post-14 providers?

13. Questions for consideration:
Employment:
On leaving education, where are young people signposted to for support on finding employment?
Are employers offering work placements or apprenticeships aware of good practice on supporting SI employees?
Is there specialist support available to support SI people into employment through local DWP services?
What local volunteering opportunities are available to SI young people?

14. Questions for consideration:
Other:
What processes are in place to identify young people who may require life skills training including independent travel?
What support is available to SI young people to develop and maintain friends into adulthood?

15. Funding streams 16-19 education providers High needs funding
Disadvantage funding
Higher education
Disabled Student Allowances
Apprenticeships & traineeships
Learning support funding
Access to Work funding
19 + Further education (ESFA funded)
Learning support funding

16. Resources
– deaf young people