Students without statements but with special educational needs

6:61. In some instances, a student approaching the age of 16 may have special educational needs which do not call for a statement, but which are likely to require some support if he or she goes on to further education.  To ensure that these students are able to make decisions, and to facilitate their successful transition, it is important that they have appropriate help and guidance.  This might include the provision of school/college link courses or work placements and should involve the different local agencies concerned.  Further education colleges will need a thorough assessment of the young person's needs in order to make soundly based decisions about appropriate provision.

6:62. Schools providing support to students through the school-based stages of assessment should therefore consult as appropriate with other relevant services, such as the careers service, to ensure that relevant, detailed information is transferred to the FEFC, with the young person's consent.  The LEA should provide schools with information on transition to the FE sector and details of local and national voluntary organisations which may help such students and their families.  In some cases, schools may wish to prepare their own transition plans for students with special educational needs, but without a statement.