Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) and transitions

Preparing for Adulthood resources - From the Preparing for Adulthood programme (2022), on the Council for Disabled Children's website

Preparing for adult life - From Contact, the key topics to think about as your child moves into adulthood

Preparing for Adulthood guide - Written by a Manchester parent/carer, 2026

Transitions

Supporting young people to transition into adolescent and adult services - NHS England (2026)

Preparation for Adulthood team (also known as 'The Transition Service) - City-wide service based in the Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO).

Greater Manchester Transition Framework - A self-assessment tool designed to enhance person-centred transition planning for post-11 education providers in Greater Manchester.

The Local Offer SEND Information Hub

Young people up to 25 - including Work and training, Education beyond 16 and Stuff to do

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