Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department plans to take to help ensure young people with special educational needs have transition support post-secondary school.

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.

Being supported towards greater independence and employability can be life-transforming for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

All professionals working with them should share high aspirations and have a good understanding of what support is effective in enabling children and young people to achieve their ambitions.

As set out in the SEND Code of Practice, all SEND learners should be prepared for adulthood. This means being prepared in the following four areas:

• Continuing in education and/or employment.
• Independent living.
• Participating in society.
• Health.

The SEND Code of Practice is available in full at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25.

Local authorities must plan early for transition, review and update education, health and care plans to reflect post-16 aspirations, consult with providers, secure named provision and ensure impartial advice and support to promote continued participation in education or training.