Rochdale SENDiass Preparing for Adulthood Workshop (Face to Face)

What is Preparing for Adulthood? The SEND Code of Practice has some useful examples of what this might be and we explore these within the workshop.

• support to prepare for higher education and/or employment

• training options such as supported internships, apprenticeships and traineeships

• support in finding a job, and learning how to do a job (for example, through work experience opportunities or the use of job coaches);

• help in understanding any welfare benefits that might be available when in work

• preparation for independent living, including where the child or young person wants to live in the future, who they want to live with and what support they will need

• considering local housing options including housing benefits and social care support available

• support in maintaining good health in adult life, and

• support in participating in society: this is a broad category and includes things like understanding how to get about (using transport and benefits options relating to this) and making and maintaining relationships.

Mental Capacity is explained and discussed, with the view that all young people should be assumed to have capacity unless proven otherwise.

The workshop will take place at Rochdale Parent Carer Voice 2nd Floor,
Spotland Bridge Mill, Mellor Street, Rochdale OL11 5BU

Host or Publisher Rochdale SENDiass