Preparing for Adulthood

03/08/2022

Support from the programme has changed since NDTi's contract with the DfE came to an end. Please read this 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 about how this affects the support we can offer, as well as the PfA website and helpline: https://www.ndti.org.uk/news/support-from-the-pfa-programme-has-changed

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28/03/2022

If you missed out on celebrating with us earlier in the month, then you'll be pleased to know that the recording and resources are available here: 👇👇👇
https://preparingforadulthood.org.uk/downloads/pfa-showcase-and-celebration-event-11-march-2022.htm

10/03/2022

Want to join us to ? There's still time to sign up to our Showcase & Celebration event on Friday 11 March! Booking form and agenda can be found here: https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/events/showcase-and-celebration-event-.htm

16/02/2022

Want to spend some time celebrating all things ? Well, that's what we'll be doing on 11 March and you're invited to join us! Sign up here: https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/events/showcase-and-celebration-event-.htm

10/02/2022

Our West Midlands network are attending a session about supporting great lives post 16. These are their answers to the question '𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲?' - what else would you add? 😀

26/01/2022

Within the SEND code of practice, the word ‘must’ refers to a statutory requirement under primary legislation, regulations or case law. This new resource helps to identify some key issues for and the Local Offer.

https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/downloads/pfa-self-evaluation-tool/must-dos.htm

18/01/2022

These top tips have been developed from a young person's experience of meetings.

"Here are some suggestions that would help my meetings be more accessible, but of course everyone is different, so you will need to check with each person."

https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/downloads/young-people-and-family-participation/ruths-top-tips.htm

17/12/2021

15/12/2021

We are delighted to announce an online event about supporting young people with into a place of their own. The Housing Conference on 20 January is open to practitioners and parent carer forum representatives across England.

Sign up here: https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/events/housing-conference-.htm

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20/09/2021

We have updated the 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟲 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹, designed to support LAs & Health partners in CCGs areas across education, health & care (children & adult’s) to evaluate how you are doing in preparing young people with SEND for their adult lives.

https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/downloads/pfa-self-evaluation-tool/post-16-audit-tool-updated-2021.htm

17/09/2021

Is it possible for a nursery school to be inclusive of children with additional needs and support all children towards positive life outcomes as adults? Yes! This new case study explores how Low Hill Nursery School in Wolverhampton achieves this: https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/downloads/education-health-and-care-planning/case-study-today-nursery.htm

09/07/2021

The Department for Work & Pensions has offered the support of their Jobcentre Plus network to help find work placements for 25-year-olds who were/are unable to complete their Supported Internship due to COVID restrictions.

More info here: https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/news/supported-internships-for-25-year-olds.htm

01/07/2021

Our West Midlands Network is discussing how to achieve ordinary lives & raise aspirations for children with aged 0-11. Down's Syndrome Association's fab video shows the importance of exploring jobs with children and having a presumption of employment when they grow up.

https://youtu.be/-gwqNptOHzY

http://www.dsworkfit.org.uk/'I hope that the film helps employers to think about people with Down’s syndrome as potential employees, people with hopes, dream...

14/06/2021

Take part in accessible creative workshops, explore the amazing work created by students at settings across London and join the party with a number of live streamed celebration events.

’s (Twitter) / ’s (Instagram) runs from 14-18 June.

https://bit.ly/iamfestival2021

08/06/2021

There are lots of benefits of having an embedded job coach to support young people with special educational needs as well as other staff in the workplace. This new case study looks at what a difference this role has made at Barts Health NHS Trust. 👇https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/downloads/employment/case-study-embedded-job-coach.htm

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27/05/2021

We have added new assistive toolbar to the website. Head over there and click on 'Accessibility Tools' above the search bar to explore the options!
👉 https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/

21/05/2021

Access All Areas’ Performance Making Diploma is an award-winning course. […]

20/05/2021

Employment is an important pathway and employers can be a force for change by providing job opportunities to those who often face barriers and prejudice. This song performed by STING shows the positive impact of the .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKku4RAWa4M

By hiring someone with Down syndrome, you start a virtuous chain: the more that people with Down Syndrome are seen at work, the more they’ll be recognized as...