This event is FREE TO ATTEND and will be held in the Guildhall (City Centre) PL1 2AA. There is no parking on site.
Refreshements & Lunch
Free light refreshments are available throughout the day. Lunch is also provided. We do ask, if you sign up for this event, that you let us know if you subsequently cannot attend, so we can remove your lunch option.
What To Expect
Parent/Carers & Professionals will be able to browse stalls and information in main hall. You will have a choice of talks to attend which you can select when you sign up for this event. Young people of year 7 and above with SEND are able to attend with you as an educational visit with school permission and young people are also welcome to browse the stalls after school in our after school session.
Schools
We are pleased to welcome schools to attend this years Preparing for Adulthood Conference. You will be able to select a timeslot for your school to attend to browse all the stalls and see what they have to offer.
10AM TALKS
Apprenticeships and Internships
An overview of what they are, how they can be accessed and where to go for further information.
16 - 25 Pathway
What it is and an update on the service.
Travel Training
An overview on how to be a safe pedestrian up to traveling on a bus independently.
14+ LD Health Checks
What it is and how to get one.
Wills & LPA
How to get things sorted for young people for the future.
Looking After Yourself
A talk about making sure you are looking after yourself.
11AM TALKS
Adult Services
What is available and how to apply.
Benefits
PIP and other benefits.
Your Future
An amazing new short course with a residential element.
Annual Reviews
How to make the most of a transition annual review.
Innovations Fund Activities
Information on what it is and about the activities available.
Part 1 - What To Do When Things Don't Go To Plan with PIAS
Where to go for support, signposting and advice.
Part 2 - Role of CSW
What parents should expect from CSW and an overview of local post 16 options.
12:30PM TALKS
Apprenticeships and Internships
An overview of what they are, how they can be accessed and where to go for further information.
16 - 25 Pathway
What it is and an update on the service.
Travel Training
An overview on how to be a safe pedstrian up to traveling on a bus independently.
14+ LD Health Checks
What it is and how to get one.
Wills & LPA
How to get things sorted for yp for the future.
Looking After Yourself
A talk about making sure you are looking after yourself.
1.30PM TALKS
Adult Services
What is avaiable and how to apply.
Benefits
PIP and other benifits.
Your Future
An amazing new short course with a residential element.
Annual Reviews
How to make the most of a transition annual review.
Innovations Fund Activities
Information on what it is and about the actiivities available.
Part 1 - What To Do When Things Don't Go To Plan with PIAS
Where to go for support, signposting and advice.
Part 2 - Role of CSW
What parents should expect from CSW and an overview of local post 16 options..