Education Lifelong Learning and Skills Committee

Policy Review of Special Educational Needs - Part 3 - Transition

Terms of Reference

• Review the transition arrangements for post-16 students with special education needs between secondary education and further/higher education or training opportunities including the Independent Living Skills Programme; identify examples of good practice
• Examine the sheltered and open employment opportunities, including the availability of work placements, for learners with complex needs in all parts of Wales, especially rural areas,
• Review the process of Transition Planning from school to adult life as documented in the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice and the effectiveness of multi agency working arrangements,
• Investigate partnerships and collaborative planning for transition between relevant public sector organisations (in training, employment, careers and health), and with charitable and voluntary agencies,
• Consider the implications of the above matters for Welsh-medium provision and opportunities; and
• Make recommendations to the Assembly Minister on how current arrangements for transition could be improved.