Very few young people feel supported to work out what they want to do in the future and even fewer parents and carers believe they have the right support in place to help their children achieve their goals (Compass annual data report 2024-25).
The inconsistencies in eligibility criteria and resources, can mean that many children and young people have significantly reduced access to services as they make the transition into adult life.
With access to the right information, support and services, young people with additional support needs have an equal chance to thrive. Self-directed support, early intervention and a GIRFEC approach can lay the groundwork for a positive and sustainable plan after school.
Good practice means:
Where eligibility criteria are in place, they should be implemented consistently and fairly, and the reasons for decisions either way should be clearly communicated.
The level of funding available for health and social care services is reducing as cuts are made to budgets across Scotland. This has impacted on the eligibility criteria set by local authorities to determinewho is eligible for funded support. In many authority areas, funded support is provided only if individuals meet a threshold such as 'substantial' or 'critical' level of need. In some areas, funds are limited to critical need only. This results in many families not receiving the support they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Where eligibility criteria are in place, they should be implemented consistently and fairly, and the reasons for decisions either way should be clearly communicated.
The level of funding available for health and social care services is reducing as cuts are made to budgets across Scotland. This has impacted on the eligibility criteria set by local authorities to determinewho is eligible for funded support. In many authority areas, funded support is provided only if individuals meet a threshold such as 'substantial' or 'critical' level of need. In some areas, funds are limited to critical need only. This results in many families not receiving the support they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Where eligibility criteria are in place, they should be implemented consistently and fairly, and the reasons for decisions either way should be clearly communicated.
The level of funding available for health and social care services is reducing as cuts are made to budgets across Scotland. This has impacted on the eligibility criteria set by local authorities to determinewho is eligible for funded support. In many authority areas, funded support is provided only if individuals meet a threshold such as 'substantial' or 'critical' level of need. In some areas, funds are limited to critical need only. This results in many families not receiving the support they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Where eligibility criteria are in place, they should be implemented consistently and fairly, and the reasons for decisions either way should be clearly communicated.
The level of funding available for health and social care services is reducing as cuts are made to budgets across Scotland. This has impacted on the eligibility criteria set by local authorities to determinewho is eligible for funded support. In many authority areas, funded support is provided only if individuals meet a threshold such as 'substantial' or 'critical' level of need. In some areas, funds are limited to critical need only. This results in many families not receiving the support they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
The Principles into Practice Framework was written to help those with strategic responsibility for transitions to design and oversee approaches that improve coordination across services. It has been widely adopted by local authorities in Scotland.
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