A special event designed to help graduates of a special school make the next step in their lives has been hailed a huge success.

Heritage House School played host to its first ever ‘Transition Fayre’ on March 16, with guests including deputy mayor Noel Brown talking to young people about the options available to them upon finishing their studies.

For some pupils, leaving a special school such as Heritage House can seem a daunting task, with the fayre seeking to bridge the gap between school, adult social care, college and other opportunities.

The aim was to provide parents with an understanding that there are services available beyond the age of 19 and how to access these service providers.

And a parent whose daughter left the school two years ago talked to parents of current students about the family’s experience of moving from the school to social care opportunities.

Jacqueline Clearkin, deputy head, said: “The event had been a huge success and the buzz in the school hall was great.

“It was an opportunity for parents and carers to see the range of services available and the choices that they could make.

“Talking and learning about what could be achieved on leaving school was rewarding and reinforced the need to provide such information for all involved.”

For further information please contact 01494 771445 or email administrator@heritagehouse.bucks.sch.uk.