Jargon Buster

Ever wished people would speak in plain English?

Click on the lists below to find out the meaning of the words people use around transitions.

If you can’t find the word you’re looking for, click here to contact us and we’ll add it.

Getting in touch with the Contact helpline

You can get in touch with our helpline by phone, email, Facebook or Twitter, and we can access an interpreter if necessary.
Find out more about how to contact us.

Useful links

Parent and carer support networks can be the best sources of local information and advice.

Download the list below, or contact us to ask about support groups in your area.

Workshop handouts

As part of our transition workshop programme, we produced short directories of local services for each area visited. Click on the image to download any handbook.