Transitions
New schools, new phases, growing up — keeping support in place through every change.
28 free resources
Preparing for adulthood & transitions
Guidance on the move to adulthood, post-16 and education-to-work transitions for young people with SEND.
Back to School Reset Worksheet
Free printable A4 worksheet (early years, primary and secondary versions) to gently help children ease back into routine after the summer.
Back to School Teacher Toolkit (50+ pages of symbols)
Free 50+ page PDF of visual timetables, reward charts and wellbeing supports to help non-readers settle back into school after the summer break.
Communication Passport Templates
Free passport templates (PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva, Book Creator) so a child who can't easily speak for themselves can share key info at transitions.
Dealing with Change (autism)
Free guidance on why change is hard for autistic people and practical strategies (countdowns, plan B/C, preparation) useful for transitions.
EHCP Annual Review (incl. Preparing for Adulthood)
Free guide to how EHCP annual reviews work, including the Year 9 onwards focus on preparing for adulthood and phase-transfer deadlines.
Free Printable Visual Supports (Now and Next, Routines)
Free printable NHS visual supports including Now/Next/Then boards, night and getting-ready routine sequences for home use.
Free Social Stories Library (incl. 'I am Starting School')
Free printable social stories for neurodivergent children, including 'I am Starting School' and 'I Can Cope with Change' to ease transitions.
How to Prepare for Secondary School (autism)
Free NHS-commissioned guidance on the primary-to-secondary move for autistic children: visits, social stories, route practice and sensory tips.
Leaving School & Transition to Adulthood (autism)
Free guidance on planning life after secondary school: college, work, apprenticeships, EHCP to 25 and a Year 9-11 transition timeline.
Moving Up! Transition to Secondary School
Free animation plus lesson and assembly toolkit helping Year 6-7 pupils name worries about secondary school and build coping strategies.
NAS Transition Support Helpline
Free helpline (0808 800 0027) giving autistic young people and families advice on the move from school, college or university to adult life.
Now and Next Board (free printable)
Free printable Now and Next board to help autistic children understand what is happening now and what comes next, useful for bedtime transitions.
Planning for Adulthood (England) Guide
Free guide for families of young people with severe learning disabilities on planning the move to adult education, health and social care services.
Preparing for Adult Life
Free hub for families on moving a disabled child into adulthood: planning, money and work, housing, services, health and a free helpline.
Preparing for Your EHCP Annual Review
Free SENDIASS guide on getting ready for an annual review: questions to ask, evidence to bring, SMART outcomes and review timelines.
Primary 7 to Secondary School Transition (Autism Toolbox)
Free transition guidance and templates: colour-coded timetables, school maps, transition plans, social stories and 'what if' prompt cards.
Scope: Moving from DLA to PIP when your child turns 16
Free guide to the DLA-to-PIP switch at 16: the invitation letter, deadlines, the assessment, and that the award amount can change.
Social Stories library (editable & printable)
Free editable Word/PowerPoint and PDF social stories plus Widgit-symbol communication boards, with tips on adapting stories for your child.
Starting or switching school: autism transition advice
Free practical guide for parents of autistic children on preparing for a new school: visits, visual supports, SENCO contact and phased starts.
Starting School Resource Pack (Autism)
Free downloadable pack with pupil profiles, person-centred planning tools and visual timetables to help autistic children settle into starting school.
Supporting Your Child's Transition to Secondary School: Guidance for Parents
Free downloadable guidance, written with clinicians and teachers, on supporting a child through the move to secondary school.
Transition Pack (editable symbol resources)
Free editable symbol-supported pack: social stories, photobooks, checklists and profiles for starting school, changing class and moving to secondary.
Transition Resources (end of term & moving on)
Free printable transition activities: memory wheels, worry cards, 'message to new teacher' and moving-on certificates for end-of-year change.
Transition to Adulthood in England: Factsheet for Parents
Free factsheet explaining what transition to adulthood involves for children with learning difficulties, covering EHC plans and mental capacity.
Transition to primary school checklist
Free NHS-backed step-by-step checklist for parents preparing an autistic child to start primary school: pre-visits, picture books and journey practice.
Visual timetable, now & next and transition templates
Free downloadable templates: primary visual timetables, large and small now-and-next boards, plus nursery-to-school transition checklists.
What is a Now and Next Board? (Free Template)
Free downloadable Now and Next board template plus a clear how-to guide explaining how the board reduces anxiety around transitions for autistic children.
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