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Last month (April 25), 532 parent/carers & young people accessed our service which led to a total of 2,166  calls, emails, meetings. 

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Education is free between the ages of 16 and 18. 

For young people over 19 without EHC plans, tuition fees may be charged, depending on the type and level of course.  If you are on certain benefits you may be exempt, you can check the college's fee remission policy.

When you are 18 years old, you are an adult and will be leaving school or college.

You may wish to consider:-

  • University
  • Apprenticeships
  • Work (employment)
  • Work Experience/Internships/Volunteering
  • Travel

Will my EHC plan continue after college?

When you reach 19 years old, the local authority must consider whether the education/training outcomes within the EHC plan have been met. If the learning goals have not been met and you need more time to achieve them, the EHC plan will continue (up to 25).

Other support is available, such as the Disabled Student Allowance

University Support

Information on applying and moving to University, help and support and disabled students allowance

Apprenticeships

Information on what to expect with apprenticeship and how to apply

Supported Internship

Supported Internship for young people with an EHC plan

Preparing for Adulthood & Tra

Information on independence, further education, training and employment opportunities