As children grow to adulthood they may require support, particularly if they have received support in childhood. Depending on the services provided, transition support will begin from the age of 14 to 25 years, as they receive adult disability services, Probation Services or Leaving care support.
The Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership is working with local agencies to ensure this transition time is robust and clear to everyone. Please find some of our local information here:
Achieving for Children's SEN (Special Educational Needs)
Strategy and Transition Protocol.
Mental Health Transitions Framework Richmond and
Wandsworth
Achieving for Children 'Staying Put' policy
Developing Kingston’s Transition Pathway and Protocol -
presentation from transition event
Below are some national resources in relation to transitions and some examples from other local authorities:
NICE Guidance: Building independence through planning for
transition - A quick guide for practitioners supporting young
people
NICE Guidance: Transition from children’s to adults’ services
for young people using health or social care services
NICE Guidance: Multi-agency working to support young people with special educational needs and disabilities preparing for
adulthood
Minding the Gap - Camden's CAMHS to Adult Mental Health
Services Transition Protocol
Islington's CAMHS to Adult Mental Health Services Transition
Protocol
Learning
This Serious Case Review was published in October 2017 by Bristol Safeguarding Adults' Board. It is about the tragic murder of a young woman called Melissa. It has learning about transitions between children's and adults' services, especially for children who were looked after.
This is our KRSCP summary: /media/upload/fck/file/BSAB Melissa October 2017 Learning Summary.pdf
You can find the full report here:
/media/upload/fck/file/BSAB Melissa October 2017 Case Review.pdf
Find out more about safeguarding adults in Kingston here: www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200368/help_to_stay_safe/232/adult_safeguarding_–_helping_adults_at_risk
and in Richmond here: http://www.richmond.gov.uk/sab