Preparing for Adulthood Support (14–25 Years)
Preparing for Adulthood
Planning for a
Positive Future
Preparing for adulthood is about more than leaving school. It involves understanding a young person's strengths, aspirations, and support needs to help them achieve the best possible outcomes in adult life.
I work collaboratively with young people, families, schools, and professionals to explore realistic goals and identify the support needed for a successful transition into adulthood and adult services.
Every recommendation is tailored to the individual, promoting independence while recognising the importance of ongoing support where needed.
Person-Centred Planning
Support is shaped around the young person's strengths, aspirations, interests, and individual goals.
Building Independence
Recommendations focus on developing confidence, life skills, and greater independence for adult life.
Collaborative Support
Working alongside families, education providers, and professionals to create joined-up transition planning.
Looking Beyond Education
Considering all aspects of adult life, including employment, wellbeing, community participation, and independent living.
Practical Recommendations
Providing clear, realistic guidance that supports informed decision-making and future planning.
How Preparing for Adulthood Support Can Help
Preparing for adulthood support can help young people and their families plan for life beyond school by considering important areas such as:
Education, employment and training opportunities
Independent living skills and appropriate support
Community inclusion and meaningful participation
Emotional wellbeing and long-term health needs
Identifying strengths, aspirations and future goals
Planning for transitions into adult education or services
Recommendations to promote independence and positive outcomes
Supporting families and professionals through key transition points
Other Educational Psychology Services
Alongside assessment, I offer services to support understanding, planning, and intervention for children and young people. These provide a joined-up approach across home, school, and professional settings.
Psychological Assessment
Understanding Needs Through Evidence
Comprehensive assessments exploring learning, emotional wellbeing, neurodiversity, attachment, and developmental needs to provide clarity and practical recommendations.
EHCP Support
Guidance Through the SEND Process
Independent support for EHCP applications, statutory assessments, reviews, appeals, and tribunal preparation.
Preparing for Adulthood
Supporting Successful Transitions
Specialist assessment and guidance for education, employment, independence, wellbeing, and future planning.
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)
Strengthening Relationships
An evidence-based approach that uses reflective video work to improve communication, connection, and understanding.
Staff Training
Building Knowledge and Confidence
Professional training for schools and organisations on attachment, neurodiversity, social communication, emotional wellbeing, and therapeutic approaches.
Take the First Step Towards
Greater Clarity
Whether you are seeking Educational Psychology support, EHCP guidance, or personal therapy, I offer a warm and collaborative space to explore your needs and next steps.
Take the First Step Towards Greater Clarity
Whether you are seeking Educational Psychology support, EHCP guidance, or personal therapy, I offer a warm and collaborative space to explore your needs and next steps.