We are a not-for-profit organisation delivering our services across the South West. For over 25-years, CSW whilst uncovering learning and work opportunities for thousands of people, has adapted to meet market demand and changing government policies to develop a broad portfolio of provision. We support businesses, young people and adults through key transition points. We deliver services that build aspiration and turn it into achievement, unlocking potential and developing individuals and organisations.
CSW Transitions
CSW deliver, on behalf of the Local Authorities of Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay, a statutory targeted transition support service for young people including:
• Support for young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) and those in vulnerable groups considered at risk of being not in education, employment or training (NEET)
• Information, advice and guidance (IAG), signposting and referrals for young people who are NEET
• Identification, tracking and monitoring service to ensure young peoples’ entitlement is being delivered.
We work with Young People with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in year 9, 10 and 11, if they are making a transition from their current school after year 11 to a new post 16 learning provider.
Post 16
CSW supports young people with an EHCP who are at risk of disengaging from either their post-16 school or Further Education provider.
CSW will support the transition of a young person (aged 16-25) attending an Independent Provider or in receipt of High Needs Block Element 3 funding through to their next steps of independent living, further education or employment:
– With 1:1 support, completing / updating an Options Appraisal Form for each student transitioning to a different educational placement at the end of their current year; Working with the Local Authority where there are concerns about an individual young person
– Engaging when at home during the holidays with young people who attend out-of-county Independent Provider placements
– Liaising with adult health & social services as required to support the transition process.
Additionally for post-16 Students aged 16-25 & with an EHCP
CSW will:
– Provide support for as long as the plan is in place (this includes those Not in Education, Employment or Training that have a ‘live’ EHCP)
– Support those over 20 (i.e., have reached their 20th birthday) to re-engage in learning funded by their EHCP if they wish
– Signpost / refer to services such as JCP, PLUSS etc for those looking for employment; and Provide referrals to Adult Social Care where needed for those requiring social care funded provision.
Tracking and Monitoring
Why is CSW Group contacting me?
Many services keep information about you, such as schools, doctors etc. CSW Group keeps information about you on behalf of your Local Authority. This starts when you are in secondary school, and usually continues up to your 20th birthday. The reason for collecting this information is to make sure you receive the services you are entitled to. This may include entitlement to benefits for young people, support with looking for work, funding for training (like apprenticeships), putting you in touch with other services and organisations, and information on how your employer may be able to access funding.
Who else receives the information?
CSW Group does not share any personal information about you with anyone else, unless there is a legal requirement to do so. Information we hold sometimes contributes to statistical information, which we provide when required to some organisations through your Local Authority.
