Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Preparing for Adulthood event

Monday, 13 January 2025

Young people
Preparing for adulthood

Families of young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) who are aged 13 and over are invited to a Preparing for Adulthood event.

The event will provide families with information and advice about the care, support, education and training opportunities available to them as young people transition into adulthood.

Taking place on Wednesday 5 February at the Mercure Hotel, Willerby, between 1pm and 6.30pm, services, providers and teams across children and adult specialist services will highlight what is available to families.

The event is free, but families are asked to register at: eryc.link/Preparingforadulthood

Professionals who work with young people with SEND are also invited to find out more about how young people can be supported.

Councillor Victoria Aitken, cabinet member for children, young people and families said: “This is such an important event for families of young people with SEND. It provides a chance for young people and their parents and carers to talk to a range of professionals about education, training and employment, health, independent living such as independent travel, as well as relationships and local community networks.

"We want families to know we are here to support them, as their children grow into adults and the changes this brings.”

Councillor Jonathan Owen, cabinet member for adults, health and care said: "We recognise that more than ever children and adult services need to work together for the best outcome. This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet the many support and advice services available to help young people, as well as their families or carers."

The event is funded by the Department for Education.

Find out more about Preparing for Adulthood support on the adulthood section of the Local Offer website or watch this short video:



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