Area 11: Transition to post compulsory or post 16 education

• RNIB: Bridging the Gap (External). RNIB, in partnership with VICTAR, has produced transition guidance for young people who are blind or partially sighted. The guide outlines the support and services available to assist young people through their journey from school, through further and higher education, and into employment. QTVIs, other professionals, and parents.
• RNIB: Moving on - Preparing young people with vision impairment for post‑16 transitions (External). A workshop pack for professionals and organisations supporting young people with vision impairment.
• RNIB: Choosing a college (External) Information to support young people in their choice of college, be it mainstream or independent specialist.
• RNIB: College support for blind or partially sighted students (External). Information on the support available at colleges.
• NATSIP: Just Enough Support (External) Guidance (2017) for supporting young people with sensory impairment in Further Education.
• NATSIP: Transition to University (External). Online guidance for young people with VI on transition to university produced by RNIB/VICTAR at Birmingham University (2016).
• VICTAR and University of Birmingham: Lost in Transition? (External). Final report from the 11 year longitudinal study into the Post-16 transition experiences of young people with visual impairment.
• Visual Impairment Network for Children and Young People (VINCYP)/NHS National Services Scotland (External) A post school transitions checklist for Health, Education Services, Habilitation, Social Care and Local Societies and organisations for those working with young people with a VI.
• Visual Impairment Network for Children and Young People (VINCYP)/NHS National Services Scotland (External) A questionnaire to be completed by the student, with assistance as required, that forms a personal file of all key information and resources that the student might need after leaving school.
• Look UK: Advocating for your needs when you transition to Further Education (External). Tips from a young person regarding transition to further education. The page also includes a question and answer video lead by young people.
• Uni In Sight: Thomas Pocklington Trust (External)  Advice and resources exploring the opportunities that university has to offer outside the lecture room. It contains information on getting out and about, getting involved in sport, getting financial ready and looking after mental health.

Downloadable Resources 

See Area 11: Preparing for Adulthood homepage to discover downloadable resources shared by the sector