Who is this guide for?

This guide is for parents and carers and young people with SEND. It explains the different things families and young people will need to think about when into their teenage years and beyond. It also explains what education, health and social care services are available to families, children, and young people in different areas of their lives.

The guide has been written together with Newcastle’s Parent Carer Forum and representatives from health, education, schools and settings and social care. We hope it helps you feel better informed about preparing for adulthood and the transition from being a child to being an adult.