Provide specialist interventions that support participating in society, including understanding mobility and transport support; how to find out about social and community activities; and opportunities for engagement in local decision-making. This also includes support in developing and maintaining friendships and relationships. This could be offered through individualised learning pathways or group work.

Increasingly individualised/adapted personalised programme of support.

Support an understanding of Personal Budgets for young people with Education Health and Care Plans.

Independent travel training.

Provide support to access information and advice on welfare benefits, including Disability Living Allowance/ Personal Independence Payments; The Mental Capacity Act in relation to holding contracts for rented and owned accommodation; assistive technology and telecare; funding sources; support options.

Use of resources such as Transition Help for Communities.

Use of specific resources such as those available on the Downs Syndrome Association website

Referral or multi-agency meetings for assessment and advice to identify persistent and complex needs (e.g. access advice from external services such as:

Advisory Teachers;

• Speech and Language Therapy;

• Educational Psychology Service;

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service;

• Occupational Therapy Service

• Physiotherapy Service.