Post 16 and Post 19 Pathways
Every child’s pathway is different and depends on:
- Aspirations
- Ability
- Your Local Authority
We will support you and your child/young person in making the best decisions for the future through consultation, the annual review process and access to Careers advice. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ School uses North Tyneside’s Connexions. This timeline shows how the transition process works.
- Y9 review – statutory conversations about Preparation for Adulthood begin
- Y12/13 – more discussions about future pathways. Visits to colleges and other destinations within your Local Authority. See the Local Offer information. From Year 13 or 14
- September onwards – applications for colleges begin
- October onwards –if a specialist provision is considered the most appropriate pathway, conversations begin with Local Authorities. Colleges review applications and decide whether they can meet need. If so, they will make an offer.
- October to March – Local Authority Post 16 funding panel considers college/placement offers
- March 31st – Local Authority must confirm placement for following September.
- Summer term –Transition visits start to take place.