Post-School Outcomes and Social Experiences of Past Pupils of a Special School for Mild General Learning Disabilities: How they Inform Transition Curricul
Keywords:
Post-School Outcomes, Past Pupils, Special Schools, Social Experiences, MGLD, Mild General Learning Disability, General Learning Disability, Transition, Transition CurriculaAbstract
In this article the author outlines the findings of a study investigating the school experiences of, and post-school outcomes for, graduates of a special school. The participants were very positive about their school experiences and the support provided to them at transition. The author uses a range of indicators to evaluate the vocational, social and personal outcomes for the school leavers and makes a number of recommendations for transition curricula.
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