Guidance quality

We assessed 22 documents that we identified as national guidance about transitions that might be directly relevant to social workers. We assessed each document on four criteria:

1. Was it produced using evidence?
2. Is it directly relevant to social workers?
3. Is it post-2014?
4. Is there evidence of co-production?

Seven out of 22 documents are up to date and we would recommend that social workers use them. A further eight meet three out of four of our quality criteria; four meet two; two meet one and one met none.

We have not listed as resources in this guide any guidance that only met 0–1 criteria.

Title

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

A quality- and rights-based framework for professionals involved in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for disabled children and young people (RIP STARS, 2018)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Achieving successful transitions for young people with disabilities: a practical guide (The British Journal of Social Work, 2015)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Building independence through planning for transition (NICE and SCIE, 2017)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges: service design and delivery (NG93) (NICE, 2018)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Learning disabilities transition pathway competency framework (Health Education England, 2016)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Transition from children's to adults’ services for young people using health or social care services (NG43) (NICE, 2016)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Transition from children's to adults' services: QS140 (NICE, 2016)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

A transition guide for all services: key information for professionals about the transition process for disabled young people (DfCSF, 2007)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Aiming higher: a good practice guide (Revolving Doors Agency, 2010)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Developing and sustaining an effective local SEND system: a practical guide for councils and partners (Isos Partnership, 2018)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Open

Commissioners and councils

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Growing up matters: better transition planning for young people with complex needs (CSCI, 2007)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Open

But they are not the core audience

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Open

Based on qualitative interviews with young people, their parents and their families in 22 case studies

Title

Pathways to getting a life: transition planning for full lives (Department of Health, 2011)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Quick guide: commissioning for transition to adult services for young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) (NHS England, 2018)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Open

Aimed at commissioners and providers

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

What works: hearing loss and the transition to adulthood (Department for Education and NHS England, 2017)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Open

Aimed at service providers and commissioners, not directly at social workers, but has information that is relevant to them on how to work with people with hearing loss

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Extending personal adviser support to all care leavers to age 25: statutory guidance for local authorities (Department for Education, 2018)

Was it produced using evidence?

Open

Statutory guidance

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Person centred planning: advice for using person-centred thinking, planning and reviews in schools and transition (DH, 2010)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

The role of social care in implementing the Children and Families Act 2014: A two part guide for strategic leaders, frontline managers, social workers and staff working with children and young people with SEN/Disability age 0–25 (Council for Disabled Children, 2014)

Was it produced using evidence?

Open

Not clear, was produced by a number of organisations

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Transition: moving on well: a good practice guide for professionals and their partners on transition planning for young people with complex health needs or a disability. (Department of Health, Department for Children, Schools, and Families, 2008)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

Good practice in supporting adults with autism: guidance for commissioners and statutory services (National Autism Society, 2009)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

National service framework for children, young people and maternity services: transition: getting it right for young people (DH, 2006)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?

Title

How to guide: how to develop a transition protocol (NTST, 2009)

Was it produced using evidence?

Is it directly relevant to social workers?

Is it post-2014?

Is there evidence of co-production?