Preparing for Adulthood
The Preparing for Adulthood programme (PfA) is funded by the Department for Education as part of the delivery support for the SEN and disability reforms
Children and Young People
Our Children and Young People’s programme has been designed to ensure that children, young people and families who are most at risk of exclusion have more choice and control over their lives, are included in their local communities and achieve better outcomes.
Our expertise enables organisations in the public and voluntary sectors make best use of resources and develop strong multi agency partnerships to improve life chances and realise the ambitions of the Children & Families and Care Acts.
"NDTi has supported us in a transformational shift of mind set. We start with the insight of desired outcomes for our children and young people through coproduction which allows us to plan effectively and improve delivery."
Patricia Walker, LDD Strategy and Commissioning Manager, Services for Young People, Hertfordshire County Council.
Related Children & Young People Projects
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100 Days for Inclusion
With the SEND Review due imminently, equal opportunities for all young people will be an expectation, this is an exciting opportunity to do the right thing rather than trying to do the wrong thing better
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Time to Talk Next Steps
A three-year programme to support young people with additional needs to build confidence, provide motivation and make plans for the future.
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Strengthening the Circle
Online or blended training providing practical tools and support to build the resilience of children and young people and those who support them, whatever their role.
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My Independence
NDTi has been collaborating with ASDAN to review and modernise their transition modules to encompass the Preparing for Adulthood outcomes. The result of this work is a suite of four certificated programmes, titled My Independence...
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Virtual Inset Training
NDTi’s Children & Young People team has been working with the Whole School SEND consortium to deliver much-needed transition training for school staff and advisors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Time to Talk
Supporting young people with SEND to plan for the future, following the disruption caused by the pandemic and lockdowns.
Related News
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Podcast: Talking Inclusion Ep.18 - Coproduction in Practice
Talking with Ikra and Jon about their experiences of coproduction on our Time to Talk Next Steps project.
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Talking Inclusion Ep.17: Harshi's Story
Talking about her #BeVisible film, her involvement with the Time to Talk Programme during the pandemic and what has changed for her since becoming an adult.
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Talking Inclusion Ep.13 - A Mindset Problem
Talking to Linda Jordan about some of the challenges of an inclusive education for children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)
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Funded Time to Talk for Young People in Scotland
NDTi, in partnership with Children in Scotland and Contact are to launch Time to Talk Next Steps Scotland after receiving funding to explore what works to support young people with additional needs as they transition...
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Changing approaches to rebuild our connections
Reflections from Associate Jackie Claxon-Ruddock on her work on the Time to Talk Next Steps project, supporting young people with additional needs to realise their aspirations and provide space and time to talk.
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Never lose sight of your hopes and dreams
A special message from TikTok star Francis Bourgeois This week young people and staff at our project Time to Talk Next Steps were thrilled to get a Christmas shout out from TikTok star Francis Bourgeois...
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A Community Christmas
Thoughts from Charlotte Ramsden, president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS), Strategic Director for People in Salford City Council, and a key lead in developing the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Children and...
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Rural Wisdom Project: Scotland Interview
Interview with members of Outside the Box working on the Rural Wisdom Project in Scotland.
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NDTi Podcast | Talking Inclusion Ep.8
Confidence & Independence: Karen’s Experience of Time to Talk Next Steps. In this short episode, we talk with Karen, a foster carer whose young person is taking part in our Time to Talk Next Steps...
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NDTi Podcast | Talking Inclusion Ep.7
In this episode, we talk with Liz about her daughter Eleanor's journey out of isolation and how she negotiated and worked with staff to put reasonable adjustments in place for her daughter's inclusive education.
Related Resources
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Preparing for Adulthood Webinar
Recording and resources from the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) webinar held on 21 January 2022.
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Ruth's Top Tips - brilliant meetings with young people
A resource about how to make meetings accessible for everyone
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Mainstream Plus Approach
Working towards a universal offer by supporting the workforce and system leaders.
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"It's Not Rocket Science"
“Small changes that can easily be made to accommodate autism really do add up and can transform a young person’s experience of being in hospital. It really can make all the difference.” Beth W
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Image Resources: "It's Not Rocket Science"
The following images have been developed by Artist Tomos Percy to support the Report : "It's Not Rocket Science" Considering Sensory Needs of Children and Young People in CAHMs Hospitals. Quotes are taken from the...
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Strengthening the Circle: Introductory Webinar & Resources
Strengthening the Circle is a programme designed to strengthen the skills, confidence and competence of people working in non-specialist roles with children and young people to support their mental wellbeing. This webinar (delivered on 0...
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Rewriting the Narrative - Life Chart Resource
Lessons about inclusion from autistic adolescent girls who stop attending school Dr Moyse used a type of free-form timeline (from a design by Majid, 2021) with the participants in her study. This enabled each girl...
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Rewriting the Narrative Booklet
Lessons about inclusion from autistic adolescent girls who stop attending schoolsDr Ruth Moyse has created this summary booklet and poster to support her webinar from May 2021.
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SEND Leadership 2020-2021 Evaluation
An evaluation of the SEND Leadership Programme, which aims to provide an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the programme against its stated objectives.Download the report here
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Time to Talk Final Report
Time to Talk (TtT) was a six-month project (September 2020-February 2021) aimed at providing 16–25-year-olds in England with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) free, strength-based support online to counter social isolation and provide motivation...
Contact Details
Julie Pointer
Tel: 01225 255 268
Email: julie.pointer@ndti.org.uk