Services supporting young people post 16
As a child becomes a young adult, the services they work with may need to change to meet their needs. From fourteen years old plans should be made in the Education Health and Care plan (EHCP) review meetings, including what support the young person will continue to need when they leave school.
The aim of this page is to help you find the right team to get the support available to young people as they become adults. If you are unsure about who can help you, please complete the Local Offer 'contact us' form and a member of the team will help you.
The following list of services are in alphabetical order.
Adult Social Care
Adult Social Care aims to empower people with complex or severe special educational needs or disabilities, by providing them with services that increase their wellbeing and independence.
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
CAMHS offer a range of services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health problems.
0300 222 5755
Children with Disabilities Team
This team is part of Surrey's Children's Services. They are responsible for assessing the needs of families and providing practical support to children with complex needs and their carers.
CYP Haven
The CYP Haven is a safe space for children and young people aged ten to 18 to go to talk about worries and mental health in a confidential, friendly and supportive environment.
There are Haven's in Guildford, Epsom, Staines and Redhill.
Job Centre Plus
Disability Employment Advisors at the Job Centre are responsible for supporting people with SEND to get a job.
Rights and Participation Team
The Rights and Participation Team for CAMHS and SEND facilitate the ATLAS network (formerly SEND Youth Advisors Surrey/ SYAS).
ATLAS is a network of children and young people who have accessed any SEND service within Surrey. The aim of The Rights and Participation Team is to help change, shape and develop the services using service user experience in a fun and creative way. There are two participation groups that meet in Woking and Epsom to discuss changes within the service and to have young people's voices heard. The ATLAS motto is "No decision about us, without us."
If you would like more information or would like to get involved with ATLAS then please contact the team on rap.team@surreycc.gov.uk or by calling 01483 519571.
SEND Team
SEND Case Workers are allocated to a child when they are being assessed for an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan. They remain allocated to the child once their plan is in action. SEND Case Workers provide advice and support to both school and parents and can attend review meetings when more guidance is needed.
Adolescent Service
Adolescent Service (formerly Targeted Youth Service) can provide support for young people (12 plus) and their families on a variety of issues that can be hard to cope with during adolescence. This includes helping to return to education or training, reducing anti-social behaviour, and improving access to community activities.
If you feel your young person would benefit from support through the Adolescent Service, please Contact Children's Services to discuss a referral.
Transition Team
The Transition Team provide the link between Children's Social Services and Adult Social Care. The young person's care needs are the focus for the Transition Team.
Email transitionteam@surreycc.gov.uk
Phone number 01276 800270