Navigating Post-16 SEND Options

About this episode

This episode discusses navigating post-16 options for young people with EHCPs and the admissions process for specialist colleges.

What happens after school for a young person with an EHCP? How does the specialist college admissions process actually work? In this episode of Focus In, host Cameron Mills is joined by Sonia Pidduck, Admissions and Reviews Manager at InFocus College, for an in-depth conversation about navigating post-16 options and applying to specialist colleges. Together, they explore: • When families should start thinking about post-school pathways • What a specialist college is and who it’s designed for • How to research and compare different colleges • What happens during visits and assessments • How Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) work after school • How to nominate a chosen college • Common challenges families face – and practical ways to manage them • Where to find trusted advice and up-to-date SEND guidance Whether you’re just beginning to explore options or are already partway through the admissions journey, this episode offers clear, practical insight to help you feel informed and more confident. If you have questions about specialist post-16 provision or the admissions process, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen to Focus In on your favourite podcast platform: Apple…

People in this episode

Host: Cameron Mills

Guest: Sonia Pidduck

Topics covered

• post-16 options
• specialist colleges
• EHCP
• college admissions
• family guidance

Keywords

• post-16 SEND
• specialist college admissions
• EHCP
• family support
• college research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: InFocus College, InFocus Charity