Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Getting Ready for Next Steps Guide

Guide to services to support young people as they get ready for their next steps (This is sometimes known as transitions or preparation for adulthood)

Updated September 2026

Introduction

Our ambition is that we work together to create an inclusive city to ensure children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the right support at the right time so that they go on to live their best lives. To achieve this, we have identified two priorities:

• Priority 1: Making sure children and young people get the right support at the right time
• Priority 2: Making sure we are getting it right together

When we get this right children and young people with SEND will be:

1. Safe
2. Happy and feel included
3. Ready for their next steps
4. Healthy and well cared for
5. Heard in decisions

For more information see our SEND Strategy published in September 2023.

For up to date information about services and activities for children and young people with SEND (aged 0 to 25) as well as their families visit our SEND Local Offer website.