The Year 9 Review
Planning for adulthood begins formally at the Year 9 annual review, but steps should be put in place earlier to ensure that the transition to adulthood is smooth. Best practice indicates that we need to be getting children ready for adulthood from their very earliest years. When your child reaches Year 9, your Local Authority must support them in making plans for their future. This is a legal duty found in regulation 20(6) and regulation 21(6) of The SEN and Disability Regulations 2014 (The SEND Regulations 2014). It is important that your young person鈥檚 views are included and considered in the preparation for adulthood process. There should be clear consideration of the four pillars of preparation for adulthood: work and education; independent living; friends, relationships and community; remaining healthy. It is important to find out what makes a good PfA outcome for your child. It should be linked to their key aspirations and priorities to live a healthy and successful life.