Transition Post 16

 
 

Transition Post 16

Careers choices are closely related to education choices which in turn are a factor in the future earning potential of an individual. Ensuring that children transition successfully into high quality post 16 education, employment or training is not only an entitlement but also a critical factor in the economic wellbeing of the city.

It is at the point of transition from compulsory secondary education that young people are most at risk of dropping out of education, employment and training and in Hull some groups of pupils are disproportionately represented in NEET data.

By developing a core transition offer and sharing best practice we hope to ensure that fewer pupils become NEET and that post 16 provider’s benefit from motivated young people who have made informed choices, feel well supported and consequently achieve well.

CORE OFFER-Agreed by all Secondary Schools, the Local Authority and Post 16 Providers

  • Year 11 pupils identified as being vulnerable and ‘at risk of NEET’ are provided with additional bespoke support to overcome barriers when transitioning to post 16 education. (See below)

  • Assemblies and information events for Y11 pupils outlining routes available post 16, including visiting speakers and providers of further education and training

  • Schools provide parents with available details of open evenings and information events for post 16 providers of further education, employment and training

  • All stakeholders support a minimum of one annual citywide careers inspiration event (i.e. Skills Humber)

  • Pupils receive at least one focused careers/progression meeting with a qualified independent and impartial careers practitioner.

  • Information sharing including pastoral information, access arrangements, safeguarding/child protection records and up-to-date graduated response documentation during the Autumn term

  • Use of the careers portal >log on | move on> (www.logonmoveon.co.uk) to research their option, search and apply for their chosen courses, opportunities and provider(s) which are available across Hull, East Riding and surrounding area.

CORE OFFER-Good Practice Enhancements

  • A well informed and coherent CEIAG curriculum, aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks

  • Schools hold careers events during Key Stage 4 with representation from all post 16 further education providers and a broad range of employment, training  and Apprenticeship providers

  • Taster days/sessions for pupils during Key Stage 4

  • Pupils who are statistically more likely to become NEET (based on local data) engage in additional supported visits to a range of providers over KS3 and 4 to inform their decisions and build a sense of familiarity

    The LA via its Connexions Service, will inform previous secondary school of any pupils who drop out of year 12 to ensure a joined up approach to re-engagement and prevention of NEET

SUPPORT FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE PUPILS (*see criteria further below)

  • Connexions to attend EHCP reviews from year 9 onwards to assist planning and Preparation for Adulthood

  • For pupils with an EHCP, the annual review is prioritised for the Autumn term in Y11 in order to provide sufficient time to consider options and potentially name and consult on a new provision

  • Transition leads from the secondary school ensures the most appropriate adult liaise directly with the post 16 provider to share information and address any specific issues or queries - this would usually be the Connexions adviser in line with Transition Protocol

  • Taster sessions are provided for individual or small groups of vulnerable pupils, supported by an adult from the secondary school

SUPPORT FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE PUPILS-Good Practice Enhancements

  • Extended support into the Autumn term from the secondary school for the most vulnerable or at risk of NEET pupils

  • Additional opportunities for parent and child with SENCO/pastoral staff/transition lead and Connexions through Y11 to answer any questions or address any concerns

  • Additional visits arranged to support transition as a bespoke offer involving the parent/carer if necessary

  • Travel training supported by a suitably qualified adult which also covers staying safe in the community, managing money and how to get help

  • SENCO of secondary school meets with SENCO of post 16 provision to share details and nuances related to specific needs and support strategies

  • Post 16 providers inform Connexions of any vulnerable pupils who disengage in year 12/13 to ensure a joined up/multi agency approach to re-engagement and prevention of NEET/long term unemployment. Providers are encouraged to use the Managed Learner Intervention Transfer (MLIT) system through >log on | move on>

The following HeadStart services offer targeted support for young people who have emotional wellbeing issues and need additional support with transition.

Young people can access support from these services while they are in Year 11 and can continue[BJ1]  to complete the work even if they leave school during the intervention.

  • Targeted School based Group Work programme North & West of the city.
    Barnardo’s are delivering WRAP (Wellness Resilience Action Planning) WRAP. The group work programme is person centred approach that works to promote positive emotional / mental health and wellbeing. Equipping young people with self-management skills to boost confidence and self-esteem. Improving quality of life of the young people it supports. Available to access in the following secondary schools; Winifred Holtby, Sirius North, St Mary’s, Sirius West, Newland, Kelvin Hall, Boulevard Academy and Trinity House. Click here for more details

  • Targeted School based group work programme
    SMASH (Social Mediation and Self Help) delivered by Humber NHS Foundation is available in the 14 -16 College. It is a person centred group work programme that works by boosting young people’s self-esteem, confidence, communication and social, emotional and behavioural self-management skills, to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. Click here for more details

  • Community Based Group Work
    SMILE     group work project is available for young people to access after school and can support with school transition. It is delivered by youth workers in local youth centres. (North, East and West) Click here for more details

  • 1-2-1 targeted support Young Peoples Peer Mentors provide 1-2-1 support over a number of sessions from a trained peer mentor. The support ranges from: changing schools (transition) making friends, building self-esteem and self-confidence, bullying, worries about exams or family issues. Mentors are in place in secondary schools and within the community. Available in the following secondary schools across the city; Winifred Holtby, Sirius North, St Mary’s, Sirius West, Newland, Kelvin Hall, Boulevard Academy, Trinity House Malet Lambert, Archbishop Sentamu, The Marvell College and The 14 -16 College. Click here for more details

  • Parenting Support Parenting Practitioners - Work with parents to help them support the emotional wellbeing of their young people. They offer group work sessions and 1-2-1 support. Click here for more details

  • Parent Peer Mentor Project Child Dynamix – Offer 1-1 support and also Talk Teens Parent sessions providing practical information four 2-hour sessions over four weeks. Click here for more details

  • Support for Parents of Children with a Disability (5-16) KIDS provide a range of group work delivered across Hull, offering parents/carers guidance and practical support, such as: National Autistic Society Teen Life (children aged 10-16) Balancing Act (children aged 10-16) Click here for more details

  • 1-2-1 Targeted Support - Counselling Service. The Counselling Service is delivered by Hull and East Yorkshire Mind. Counsellors work 1-2-1 with young people to help them manage and overcome difficulties they may be experiencing. This is a referral based support service for young people who have emotional wellbeing issues. Part of the HeadStart Hull offer. Click here for more details.

  • School Nursing Service helps young people age 5-19 in Hull with physical, emotional and social wellbeing support. Are experts in child health, illness and developmental needs and provide support and a referral service for those young people with additional needs. Find out more on the City Healthcare Partnership website. 

  • KIDS - Transition programmes focus on supporting young people from 14 years onwards during the crucial time period when they are moving from childhood to adulthood. These programmes may include activities around learning to cook and healthy eating, money management, independent travel, exercise, further education choices and volunteer and work placements.

  • Young people's SENDIASS - Young People aged 16 – 25 who have special educational needs or a disability. Provide information, advice and support to young people (and if they choose, their parents/carers) on issues relating to education, health and social care. For further information please contact KIDS here.

  • Parent Support - SENDIASS - The service is for parents who have a child/children, up to the age of 19 that has/have Special Education Needs. For further information please contact KIDS here.

  • Parent Support -THE KIDS team offer evidenced based training courses for parents needing some further information or different strategies to support their child/young person. Also support with guidance, advice and information on local services and signposting to relevant outside agencies. For further information please contact KIDS here.

EARLY HELP FAMILY SUPPORT

  • Support with a range of parenting issues for families using the Family Star Plus evidence based assessment tool.  The family will be allocated a support worker who would assess the needs of the family and put in place a SMART plan. The worker would then support the family to address the agreed actions in the plan

  • ReFresh are a confidential support service for under 19’s in Hull who work with young people and/or families around drugs and alcohol. They also provide stop smoking support for under 16’s. Visit the Refresh Website here.

  • The Early Help service offers a wide range of support for parents through the Early Help Parenting Programme, including group and 1-1 courses.  Further information can be found by visiting the Hull City Council website here.

  • Online Parenting Guides ‘Understanding Your Teenager’s Brain’ and ‘Understanding Your Brain (for Teenagers Only!)’’ can be easily accessed by all Hull residents by clicking here and entering the code FREEDOM

  • A wide range of play sessions are available at the Early Help Children’s Centres which are all developed around the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.  Further information on play sessions, home learning, along with links to the libraries, health services, home safety advice, jobs and benefits advice together with contact details of all Children’s Centres can be found by visiting the Children and Families page on the Hull City Council Website.     

  • Youth Development Service - the service works with young people aged 10-19 and up to 24 years old for those with disabilities and/or learning needs (as part of the HeadStart Hull offer). Click here for more details.       

  • Targeted Youth Support (TYS) offer support, information and advice to young people aged 16-21 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness; for more information, please contact targetedyouthsupport@hullcc.gov.uk          

  • For the Professional Audience Only - Early Help Webinars presented by the Early Help team which cover and share a wide range of themes and information on Early Help services can be found here.

*Vulnerable pupils can be classified using one or more of the following factors when considering a bespoke transition:

  • Pupils with special educational needs (SEND)

  • Pupils with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)

  • Pupils with social worker/social care involvement

  • Pupils with social or emotional health needs

  • Pupils who are looked after (LAC)

  • Pupils with repeated fixed term exclusions

  • Pupils with poor attendance

  • Families accessing Early Help support

Autumn Term - Open Evenings, events and publicity. College and Apprenticeship Talks, Introduction of >log on | move on> if not already done in year 10.
Spring Term- Visits and taster events, College interviews, Skill Humber,
Summer 1- Introduction of >log on | move on> to year 10’s.
Summer 2- Further taster days take place in the summer term for year 10 and 11.
GCSE results day – Enrolment with providers