Meaningful activity

What are the general indicators that the young person will likely work towards a pathway into meaningful activity?

There are various measures we can use to work this out. We start by thinking about:

1. where the young person is most likely to be working,
2. or have gained qualifications by the end of their EHCP.

For a pathway to meaningful activity, see the examples listed below as a helpful guide:

• The young person will generally be working/gaining qualifications in either:
  • pre-functional skills
  • entry-level (1) functional skills.
• The young person will have the academic/educational aspirations to develop:
  • functional literacy and numeracy skills
  • independent living skills
  • their own interests
• The young person will have aspirations to move into meaningful activity/volunteering within the community.
• The young person will need significant support to self-regulate.
• The young person will need support to travel and develop self-care/independent living skills.
• The young person will need significant support to follow instructions and carry out tasks.
• The young person will need significant support with barriers getting into employment, such as mental health or related to their disability or health needs.