Transitions training course

When a young person turns eighteen, their local authority may be required to provide transitional support to help them into adulthood. This training is ideal for social care staff, health and housing workers and organisations providing care.

Course content

Our CPD-accredited course gives participants an understanding of duties and requirements to support young people in transition, as outlined by the Care Act.

Content includes:

• principles and processes of effective transition
• national and local context
• legislative framework
• continuity of care after age 18
• Children and Families Act 2014 and SEN (Special Educational Needs) reform
• Care Act 2014 transition assessments: duties, timing, expectations, carers and cooperation;
• seldom heard groups
• consent and capacity

Learning outcomes

Course attendees will:

• understand duties and requirements under the Care Act in relation to transitions
• reflect on information and advice in relation to their role and local area
• learn where to look for resources on this topic

Who should attend?

Social care and health staff working in local authorities, organisations providing care and support, voluntary organisations, housing and children’s services. This includes social workers, social work team leaders frontline care staff, registered managers, OTs, nurses, clinical staff, housing officers, carers.

Duration

Transitions training course is delivered over one day.

CPD accreditation

CPD Standards Office accredited course ref no 60036/28.

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