A Compass for transitions
Free online tools for young people with additional support needs and the adults in their lives
Funded and supported by the Scottish Government.
There are three different versions of Compass:
For Young People
Real info, from real people, on real life.
Stories from other young people
Help to set your goals
See what progress you are making
Compass for Young People
For Parents and Carers
Take control of transitions - now!
Create a personalised to-do list
Bust jargon with our Transitions A-Z
Share your experiences to make things better
Compass for Parents/Carers
For Professionals
Stay on top of the transitions landscape.
Get the latest info on essential topics
Keep up to date with best practice
Share your thoughts to improve transitions for everyone
Compass for Professionals
Bored of info that doesn't feel relevant?
Find your path
Compass helps you explore choices and make confident decisions about your future.
Read stories and resources from other young people on:
- Learning to drive
- Moving out of home
- Going to university
"It's so great having things in one place, and knowing that what I tell people makes a real difference."
Ryan
I'm 24 years old. I'm Autistic, I love driving and online gaming.
I'm 24 years old. I'm Autistic, I love driving and online gaming.
Compass for Young People
"It's so great having things in one place, and knowing that what I tell people makes a real difference."
Ryan
I'm 24 years old. I'm Autistic, I love driving and online gaming.
I'm 24 years old. I'm Autistic, I love driving and online gaming.
Unsure how to make progress?
Knowledge is power
Compass supports you through transitions and guides you to the right options for your family.
Find out about:
- Education, employment and support
- What housing options there are
- Your rights as a parent or carer
"Compass really grasped who we are, what we need and where we should be heading next. It's a timeline of sanity."
Karen
I'm mum to a 16-year-old with autism and a learning disability.
I'm mum to a 16-year-old with autism and a learning disability.
Compass for Parents/Carers
"Compass really grasped who we are, what we need and where we should be heading next. It's a timeline of sanity."
Karen
I'm mum to a 16-year-old with autism and a learning disability.
I'm mum to a 16-year-old with autism and a learning disability.
Struggling to keep up to date with everything?
Support with ease
Compass gives you simple tools to guide young people and their families - and make a real difference.
Find out:
- Your duties and responsibilities and those of others
- Relevant and reliable info to share with families
- Easy, effective ways to support young people better
"The challenge is giving the right information at the right time and in the right way. That's what Compass offers and it's really exciting."
Ashley
I'm a Health and Social Care Policy Officer in Perth & Kinross.
I'm a Health and Social Care Policy Officer in Perth & Kinross.
Compass for Professionals
"The challenge is giving the right information at the right time and in the right way. That's what Compass offers and it's really exciting."
Ashley
I'm a Health and Social Care Policy Officer in Perth & Kinross.
I'm a Health and Social Care Policy Officer in Perth & Kinross.
Frequently asked questions
For Young People
Real info, from real people, on real life.
Stories from other young people
Help to set your goals
See what progress you are making
Compass for Young People
For Parents and Carers
Take control of transitions - now!
Create a personalised to-do list
Bust jargon with our Transitions A-Z
Share your experiences to make things better
Compass for Parents/Carers
For Professionals
Stay on top of the transitions landscape.
Get the latest info on essential topics
Keep up to date with best practice
Share your thoughts to improve transitions for everyone
Compass for Professionals