Get information and support Free legal guides and template letters Young people (aged 16-25) Are you the parent or carer of a young person? Are you the parent or carer of a young person? Under the Children and Families Act 2014, certain rights and decisions transfer from parents (or carers) to young people. This can sound alarming for parents and carers. However, the Children and Families Act 2014 relates to a limited set of decisions. It doesn’t cover, for example, who a young person lives with, or anything to do with their personal finances. Parents and carers are likely to remain very much involved in supporting the young person’s decisions about their education and training. For adults, making decisions about your own welfare, education and health depends on a legal concept called “mental capacity”. This legal concept is applied to decision making about education and training for young people with special educational needs (SEN). You can find out more about the legal concept on our website. We have prepared some useful resources for young people aged 16-25 with special educational needs and disabilities: Getting extra help: FAQs Transport arrangements for young people Annual reviews in Year 9 or beyond and please see our annual review checklist Manage Cookie Preferences