About the Transition Team

The Transition Team works with young people and their carer's who have received support from children's services and/or are likely to need social care support after the young person reaches 18. There can be many changes in how services are provided when the young person reaches 18, so the Transition Team works closely with other professionals and services; such as Children's Services (Disabled Children's Team and LAC (Looked After Child), the Early Help Team, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability), CYPS (Children and Young People Service), Adult Community Learning Disability Team, and Schools and Colleges.

To be eligible for a referral to the Transitions Team there must be a clear diagnosis of either a Learning Disability/Autism and/or Physical Disability. Evidence may be requested to confirm any diagnosis provided at the point of referral.

These procedures will support the team to work effectively with a young person through their transition to adult Care and Support.

Note: It is the responsibility of children’s services to carry out any transition assessments pre-18.