Taking the next step…

 What is the Transitions Service?

Here at Stepping Stones we believe that planning for the future is a vital and important step for a young person towards leading a fulfilled adult life.  Our Transitions Service assists young people with learning disabilities and learning difficulties to make an informed decision about the right move for them when they leave school.

What will happen after school?

At this daunting and challenging time of life, young people are offered support, guidance and real life experience to ensure a smooth transition from school into one of 3 main areas:

  Further Education

  Training

  Work

At Stepping Stones, assistance with this transition after school is available through the following services:

1.    Further Education

Our Transitions team offers a comprehensive service that includes support to enroll and participate in courses at further education providers. If this is a viable option for the young person we will offer guidance in choosing the right course, as well as facilitate college visits and an opportunity to speak with a representative.

2.    Training

Training services at Stepping Stones are facilitated onsite by trained and dedicated staff.  Possible options, dependent on available places, include:

• NVQ qualifications in catering

• Vocational training in our Picture framing workshop and Pink Elephants Cards workshop

• Barista Coffee Training

• Essential Food Hygiene

• Personal Progression Towards Employment

• Customer Service

• Health and Safety

3.    Employment

Our Employment Service helps people to gain part time or full time paid employment or even to find voluntary work.  This is a gradual process delivered on an individual basis involving the following:

• Individualised work placement and paid employment opportunities

• Person centered support from a qualified team of dedicated staff

• Progression at a pace that is suitable

• Ongoing support for both employer and employee