Social work services for young people leaving school

Moving from school into adulthood can be both exciting and daunting for everyone involved.

You may need Enhanced Planning and Support if you have recognised additional support needs. Social work services will work alongside your school to help you to plan your next steps into further education or employment.

Transition planning meetings

These meetings are arranged by your school, starting when you enter your S4 year. This is to give you plenty of time to think about options and for you to prepare for the changes ahead. There should be at least one transition meeting, per academic year S4/5/6.

The planning will focus on you and your views, hopes and ambitions.

This may involve a range of professionals who will meet with you and your family.

What will happen?

A Social Worker from the  transition team will work alongside any existing Professionals you have in your life and  will spend time getting to know you, your strengths and support needs

They will make sure that you have the right support available to you in time for leaving school.

If you would like to know more about the support offered by the transition planning team, you can either ask your school or email Transitionplanningteam@northlan.gov.uk