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My Life, My Way: A young person's guide to transition

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If you make plans and start thinking about transition early it will be easier. This leaflet will help you find out what should happen, and when.

What is Transition?

  • It is about moving on
  • From the age of 14 - 25 you have to make choices about your future
  • You will leave school, go to college, do some training or get a job
  • You may build new relationships
  • Sometimes, making these choices may be hard and scary
  • There may be a lot of people involved in helping you
  • Planning should start long before leaving school.