Children and young people

Our work

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Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews

Programme
Independent, person-centred reviews helping people get the right support, reduce hospital stays, and improve care and outcomes.
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Preparing for Adulthood

Programme
Tailored support for local areas to improve transitions into adulthood through coproduction, system change, training, and peer-led research and evaluation. And, access a wide range of resources.
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Time to Talk Next Steps

Programme
Free, personalised support helping 16–25 year-olds with additional support needs build confidence, explore goals, and plan for the future. No diagnosis or labels required.
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Internships Work

Programme
Everything you need to know about supported internships for young people aged 16-24.

Learn with us

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Bespoke, local, and person-centred

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Whether you are looking at the ICB area programme of work or one focused on your local authority area, we can support you in taking up the challenge of market shaping and setting out to develop support that can and will ensure people are moved home, and the numbers being sent out of the area are continually reduced.
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Leading Change in SEND and AP

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A strategic leadership programme for SEND/AP leads which builds confidence, consistency, and impact through immersive learning, peer support, and system-wide collaboration.

Tools and resources

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Democracy resources for educators

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Lesson plans and training to help build professional confidence in teaching about democracy and voting.
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Learning about voting (for young people)

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Easy Read guides coproduced with young people for young people to help with learning about voting.
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The average fish podcasts

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A series of podcasts featuring the voices of young people in Torbay talking about school and wellbeing.

Resources for Carers

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A range of resources for carers and carers' organisations.
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Sport Unites

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Evaluation and learning on the benefits and outcomes of community sport for young Londoners.
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Stories about supported internships

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Hear a wide range of stories from young people, parents, employers, providers, and local authorities.

Background and evidence for Time to Talk Next Steps

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A range of evidence and learning from Time to Talk Next Steps projects and programmes.
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LA Webinar Week | February 2024

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Recordings and resources from the Internships Work local authority webinar week that took place in February 2024.
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Paratoi Bod Yn Oedolyn: Adnoddau Cymraeg

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Person centred planning resource in Welsh language created as part of the Preparing for Adulthood programme.
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Internships Work: Resources for job coaches

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Resources for job coaches looking to work or already working in supported internships.
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Internships Work: Resources for training providers and colleges

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Resources for training providers and colleges offering or looking to offer supported internship opportunities for young people.
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Internships Work: Resources for employers

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Resources for employers created or shared as part of the delivery of Internships Work.

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Individual planning for Brighter Futures

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Practical support for individual young people with complex needs to plan for independent, fulfilling lives in their communities.
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Creating Brighter Futures

August 21, 2026
Resource
NewsEvaluation and learning
New insights from a national roundtable discussion on supporting young people with complex needs to thrive in adulthood.
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Celebrating a year of making a difference

August 11, 2026
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News
Learn how the Young Inclusion Champions (YIC) have been creating opportunities for young people to connect, speak up and make a difference.
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Planning Live for All

Resource
Event
Wednesday 7 September 2026 and Thursday 4 February 2027
Location: Online
Price: Free
Audience: Young people, parents, teachers, practitioners in Scotland
A free, interactive, online webinar designed to support young people, their families and practitioners in Scotland through the crucial transition to adulthood.
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Launching our new strategy at a defining moment for social care

August 6, 2026
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News
As social care reform takes centre stage, discover how our new strategy is driving inclusion, voice and system change.
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Rights-based support programme helps young people in Scotland

June 24, 2026
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News
Time to Talk Next Steps Scotland is already helping young people build confidence and plan for the future. It's now set to continue into 2027.

Topic 7: Making your own decisions

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Toolkit
Download a lesson plan and related resources to help teach how to make a decision on who to vote for.
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SEND reform: A chance to build belonging, voice and better futures

June 17, 2026
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Blog
Richard Kirkup, children and young people lead, shares how SEND reform can amplify young people’s voices and improve their futures through practical change.
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A step backwards on rights: Our response to the Supreme Court ruling

June 4, 2026
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News
Our response to the 2 June ruling, warning of risks to rights, safeguards and independent advocacy for people and families.

Topic 6: Voting in person social story

Resource
Toolkit
Download a lesson plan and related resources to help teach about how to vote in person at a polling station.

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