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Directory resultsLiving Independently
Some young adults will continue to live at home with their parents or carers. However, some young people will prefer to either get a place to live on their own, or to live with others. Below is information on different options for accommodation and living…
The Mental Capacity ACT (MCA)
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is an important law for people with a learning disability. Every adult, whatever their disability, has the right to make their own decisions wherever possible. People should always support a person to make their own decisions if they can. This might…
Moving to Adulthood
Support for young people with a disability or long-term health needs usually looks different when a young person reaches 18 and over. Transition is the name used for this process and can be applied particularly to social care, health and education. Moving to Adulthood in Greenwich…
Post-16 and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Your choices at 16 You must stay in education or training until you are 18. When you turn 16 you can choose to continue your studies or combine work and study. The Department for Education has produced a video explaining post 16 options
Post-16 Education in Greenwich
Post-16 College Provision in Greenwich There are a variety of local colleges offering courses for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. These include: London South East Colleges London South East Colleges provides outstanding education and training for young people with Special Educational Needs…
Preparing for Adulthood
Welcome to the Preparing for Adulthood homepage. For those aged up to 25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), on this page you can find more information on: Social care support Education Employment Supported living Health For those with SEND aged 25+, please visit…
Royal Borough of Greenwich SEND Local Offer Newsletters
Royal Greenwich SEND Outreach Services and the Greenwich Parent Carer Participation Forum have worked in collaboration to create these termly Newsletters. The termly Newsletters will include information about things like 'what the Local Offer is', 'Top Tips' on how to use the website, Service Provider…
Training and Employment
Moving on from full-time education is a worrying prospect for all young people. However, for young people with additional needs, some extra support and planning may be required. This planning will normally start during their Annual Review meetings at school. Their Personal Adviser will usually…
VI Information and Resources
VI Information and Resources Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) home page Guide Dogs Help for Children and families (they do a lot more than the support with dogs) RSBC Royal Society for Blind Children (in the top line of their homepage look for…
WorkTrain Greenwich Supported employment service
Worktrain Greenwich is delivered in partnership with Unity Works, Volunteer Centre Greenwich, Greenwich Mencap and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We support individuals to find opportunities for paid work, work experience or voluntary roles in Greenwich and neighbouring areas. We work with employers so that…