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
NDTi has put together a new programme that helps local areas to develop policy, strategy and practice to transform and refocus their SEND system.
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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 lockdown.
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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.
Related News
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Radical Proposals for Adult Social Care in Scotland
If not now, when? And if not us – who?
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Vlog Series: Time to Talk with Jon & Barry
Jon Ralphs and Barry Jones reflect on Time to Talk and share valuable insights about how they approached their 1-2-1, online sessions to best support young people at a challenging time.
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Friends Against Bullies
During lockdown 2020, Tina Freeman, a graphic artist and activist, created Friends Against Bullies – a powerful comic inspired by Elliot Greco’s experiences. In this podcast, Elliot talks with Alice McColl about becoming visually impaired...
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NDTI receives 76k from the national lottery to support young people with SEND with life after lockdown
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, the National Development Team for Inclusion’s (NDTi’s) Time to Talk project offers 50 young people online strength-based support at home to counter social isolation, provide motivation and help...
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Put children at the heart of the recovery
We joined 150+ organisations calling on the Government to put children at the heart of the recovery process. Our joint statement to the Prime Minister is detailed below, followed by a full list of the 150+ signatories.
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Community Support and Social Care: A new reality
Introducing Community Led Support’s Evidence & Learning Briefing PapersIn these surreal, unpredictable, and troubling times it may seem strange publishing these papers from the Community Led Support Programme, but arguably they are more important now...
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Brave leadership follows sharing your vulnerabilities
Author: Hildi Mitchell, Headteacher, Downs Infant School, BrightonWhen the Covid 19 crisis hit our school, the letter I wrote to my children trying to explain what was happening hit the headlines. I was praised in...
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Moral accountability begins by taking action
Author: Karen James, SENCO and Early Years & Inclusion Professional Five years on from reforms introduced to better support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the government launched a major...
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NDTi evidence included in new report calling for radical change
A new report published today by the cross party education committee, highlights the challenges within the system in delivering the SEND Reforms. As a contributor to the committee’s report, we are confident that the 201...
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SEND Leaders need to be brave
Barry Jones talks about the importance of reflection for leaders delivering the SEND Reforms.
Related Resources
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Time to Talk - Learning from the evaluation so far
Time to Talk is a six-month project (October 2020-March 2021) offering young people aged 16-25 in England with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) free, strength-based support online to counter social isolation and provide motivation...
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Case Study: Making the SEND Reforms Work
Commissioned by the Education & Training Foundation, NDTi has produced two case study videos showcasing how local authorities and further education providers work together to support learners with SEND to achieve their aspirations, including progressing...
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SEND Leadership Programme 2019-2020 Evaluation
NDTi’s research and evaluation team conducted an evaluation of the Leadership Programme, which aims to provide an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the programme against its stated objectives.
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Conducting a risk assessment for outings
7 Great questions to ask when conducting a risk assessment for outings.
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Case Study : SEND Employment embedded in Education
A series of videos from Castle School talking to us about how their World of Work programme ensures that young people with SEND are supported throughout their education to achieve meaningful employment.
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SEND Leadership Reflection Tool
The tool describes a set of four themes where effective leadership could and should be having an identifiable impact.
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Insights 26 - Preparing for Adulthood and the SEND reforms: Employment
Last year the NDTi worked with 8 demonstration sites across England to help the sites to develop and share good practice around how they prepare and support young people with special educational needs and disabilities...
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Preparing for Adulthood: Demonstration Site Evaluation Report
The Preparing for Adulthood programme brings together a wide range of expertise and experience of working with young people and families, at a local and national level and across government, to support young people into...
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Independent Support Final Report Findings
NDTi’s national evaluation of “What works in the Delivery of Independent Support” highlights that Independent Support has become highly valued by young people and parents, as well as the range of professionals involved in the...
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A Pathway for Children - TCP Resources
These materials are designed to help Transforming Care Partnerships to support children and young people whose behaviours challenge.
Contact Details
Julie Pointer
Tel: 07593 443740
Email: julie.pointer@ndti.org.uk