Preparing for Adulthood: Event Resources

PfA Showcase & Celebration

On 11 March 2022, the PfA team delivered an online event to showcase not only what the PfA team has achieved, but also to celebrate some of the fantastic things that are going on around the country to support young people with additional needs to have a good life.

Working Towards a Better Life

On 09 March 2022, the PfA team delivered an online employment conference.

Increasing Successful Employment Outcomes

On 11 February 2022, the PfA team delivered an online employment conference for the North East, North West and Yorkshire & Humberside regions which explored about collaboration, partnership and evidence of what works.

Achieving an Ordinary Life, Part 1

On 01 July 2021, the PfA West Midlands Network met for a session on Achieving An Ordinary Life: Raising Aspirations & Meeting Outcomes for Children with SEND Aged 0-11.

Achieving an Ordinary Life, Part 2

On 21 October 2021, the PfA West Midlands Network met for a session on Achieving An Ordinary Life: Raising Aspirations & Meeting Outcomes For Children with SEND Aged 11-16.

Achieving an Ordinary Life, Part 3

On 10 February 2022, the PfA West Midlands Network met for a session on Achieving An Ordinary Life: Supporting Great Lives Post 16.

Preparing for Adulthood Webinar

Recording and resources from the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) webinar held on 21 January 2022.

Housing Conference

On 20 January 2022, the PfA team delivered an online conference for anyone who wanted to know more about supporting young people with SEND into a place of their own.

Employment Webinar

A PfA employment-focused event which took place on 22 June 2021 to explore how to support young people with additional needs into employment.

Supporting Self Employment & Innovation

On 25 March 2021, the PfA team deliver two sessions about supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) into employment.

Still Recruiting for Business, Part 1

The PfA team delivered an online conference about employment opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on 03 December 2020.

Still Recruiting for Business, Part 2

The PfA team delivered an online conference about employment opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on 14 January 2021.

Still Recruiting for Business, Part 3

The PfA team delivered an online conference about employment opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on on 25 February 2021.

Parent Carer Webinar: How Can We Support Young People with SEND to be Prepared for Adult Life?

Webinar slides and frequently asked questions (and answers) from a recent Contact a Family webinar facilitated by Julie Pointer, the Preparing for Adulthood Programme Lead.