Scottish Transitions Forum
Improving transitions for young people with additional support needs and their families.
Who we are for
Anyone that wants to improve transitions for young people with additional support needs in Scotland. This includes people who work in education, social care and health services as well as young people and the adults in their lives.
What we do
We host conferences and workshops, deliver training, produce practice guidance and other resources, contribute to academic research and support practice improvement projects across Scotland. Our work appears in a range of Scottish Government policy initiatives. We also convene a young leaders group, the DIVErgent INfluencers.
Join the Scottish Transitions Forum
Join us to contribute to our work, receive a regular E-bulletin, invitations to our training, workshops and conferences. Membership is free.
Key Resources
Scottish Transitions Forum
Compass – National Data Report
Presenting feedback data generated by people using Compass between 1 July 2024 and 20 June 2025, this report is essential reading for everyone involved in the planning and delivery of support for young people with additional needs in Scotland.
Scottish Transitions Forum
Compass
Free online tools to help young people in Scotland, their parents and carers, and the professionals who support them, with the transition to young adult life.
Scottish Transitions Forum
Principles of Good Transitions 3
Scotland's national framework to inform, structure and encourage the continual improvement of support for young people who are making the transition to young adult life.