Transitions in Action: Strategy into Practice

Explore how Scotland’s National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy is shaping education, health, social care and third sector practice.

Explore how Scotland’s National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People is shaping practice across education, health, and social care. Join us to share learning, spark ideas, and strengthen support for young people moving into adult life.

Book your free place for Transitions in Action, an ARC Scotland conference, exploring how Scotland’s National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People is being implemented across education, health, social care, and the third sector.

By hearing from the Minister for Children and Young People, the DIVErgent INfluencers, Scottish Government and sector leaders you will understand the Strategy in greater depth, exploring the key drivers for effective transitions for young people with additional support needs. It will highlight how each sector can contribute to creating smoother pathways into adulthood and how partnership working helps turn policy into meaningful practice.

For professionals across all sectors, the conference supports reflective practice and continuing professional learning. It aligns with Scotland’s Professional Standards for Education, the Health and Social Care Standards, and the Framework for Continuous Learning in Social Services, making it a valuable CPD opportunity for anyone involved in supporting young people’s and family transitions.

Expect stories from young people, insights from practice and research, and inspiring panel discussions focused on achievable, real-world actions. Together, we’ll explore what’s working, what’s next, and how we can each make a difference in ensuring every young person is supported to thrive beyond school.

Agenda

Please Note : Event begins at 10:20 Regsitration and refreshments from 10am

Welcome – Scott, Policy and Development worker, Scottish Transitions Forum, with Jay and Rosie (Divergent Influencers Leadership Team)

Setting the Scene – James Fletcher, Director, ARC Scotland

Transitions Strategy – Scottish Government

Getting it Right for Everyone – 'GIRFE, Scotland's National Adult Practice Model' Scottish Government

Presentation series from Specialists in the field exploring implementing the transitions Strategy: challenges and opportunities from Sector Perspectives

• Social work – Stefanie Morris, Service Manager, and Fiona Dalziel, Team Manager, MHS and Learning Disability - North Ayrshire.
• Health – Jo McCulloch, NHS Lanarkshire
• Skills Development Scotland – Ian Bruce, Equality Mainstreaming Manager.
• Research - Jane Cullingworth, Research Fellow & Charlotte Pearson, Professor of Social Policy, Glasgow University – Exploring the Inequalities and Diversities In disabled Young Adult Transition

Panel Discussion – Facilitated by Ryan and Ciara (Divergent Influencers Leadership team)

• With the above presenters, the Scottish Government and the Director of ARC Scotland

Lunch – provided in the Ozone in Dynamic Earth from 1pm Afternoon from 1:45 pm

Changing face of Transitions – Reflecting on changes from young people’s perspectives – Panel discussion with Jay, Rosie and Claire, facilitated by Laura.

(Divergent Influencers Leadership team)

Transitions from Parent and Carer perspectives – Facilitated by Tracey Francis, Policy and Development worker, Scottish Transitions Forum

ARC Scotland’s Work to deliver on the strategy – With Tracey Francis, Rebecca Williams and Lauren Lockhart – ARC Scotland Policy and Development Workers, Scottish Transitions Forum.

Ministerial Closing Statement

Coffee, tea, cake and networking available in the Ozone space from 3pm - 4pm