Julie is 16, has Down’s Syndrome and attends her local mainstream school with some auxiliary support. Throughout the planning for her transition from school Julie has maintained that she wants to get a job when she leaves school.
Julie’s mum is not sure about this and would rather Julie went to the local technical college that offers a range of short courses. The guidance teacher arranges a meeting with Julie and her mum to discuss the options available.
Julie feels very strongly about at least trying to get a job and wants to be more independent and expresses this at the meeting. Julie’s mum doesn’t think she’ll cope with it and thinks that the college will be more supportive.
The guidance teacher points out to Julie’s mum that as Julie is 16 she can make her own choices and decisions about her education. They all agree that although Julie wants and needs her mum’s advice, she does know her own mind and what she wants.
The school offers to set up a meeting with a key worker from Careers Scotland who can work with Julie to look at the possibilities for employment or further education. Julie asks her mum if she’ll come with her to the meeting.
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