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PAs can arrange to see parents of students in Y8 onwards to discuss any worries about options post 16.

If your child has learning difficulties and/or disabilities it is possible for them to receive help up to the age of 25.

PAs attend Transition Reviews in Y9, options evenings and parents evenings to offer help and support. A Transition Review helps plan your son or daughter's move into adult life.

Parents of all Y9 students with a statement will be contacted by letter explaining the role of a Connexions PA, the purpose of the Transition Review, specialist further education colleges and the Disabled Students Allowance.

Calderdale & Kirklees Careers produces a workbook for schools to use called Directions: career choices at 13-14 available in Publications

We also produce Getting Started in Careers available in Publications outlining subject and course choice to parents and carers of Year 9 students

Y11

PAs work with groups of students to discuss their options and meet students individually, usually more than once during the year. The PA also attends the Y11 Annual Review.

Students will have their needs assessed by a PA before leaving school.

If there are exceptional circumstances, PAs can advise on and refer students with special needs to specialist colleges outside the area, if local provision is unable to meet their needs.

Students in mainstream schools with learning difficulties and disabilities may be referred to a specialist PA if it is felt they need additional support.

Where appropriate, we deliver Get Organised, Post 16 Options in Calderdale or the Get Ahead (foundation level) booklet to schools for students - all are available in Publications. They explain post-16 options available locally

The Life After Y11 booklet is produced for parents, there is a Calderdale version and a Kirklees version both are available in Publications

PAs are avaialble to offer information, advice and guidance to young people in sixth forms, sixth form and FE colleges. They also attend annual reviews.

Unifaqs booklet available in Publications is given to all Year 12 students intending to go to university

Unifacts for Parents available in Publications is sent out to all parents of Year 12 students on Advanced level courses

JobFaqs available in Publications is available on request for those looking for work after advanced level courses

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