The Preparing for Adulthood Festival is back, giving young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) the chance to plan their futures.
Each year young people aged 14-plus, and their families, can meet with education providers, health teams, organisations that support with independent living, and much more.
This year’s event takes place on Tuesday 28 January, from 10am-6pm at the University of Bedfordshire in Polhill Avenue, Bedford, and entry is free.
A Bedford Borough Council spokesperson said; “We’ll have a wide range of talks and interactive opportunities.
“This will include guidance on SEND support and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes from Year 9 onwards, post-16 education options, top tips for parents on supporting your child as they approach adulthood, transition to adulthood for young people with SEND, and health and well-being support.
They added; “We will have a wide range of organisations attending, including the Supported Internship Programme, the Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum, Autism Bedfordshire, the Adult Learning Disability Team, Healthwatch, and staff from Bedford, SENSE and CAMHS Discovery colleges.
“We will also be hosting Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service and the Police, the Beyond Limits Programme, and many more.”
To find out more, visit https://localoffer.bedford.gov.uk/kb5/bedford/directory/service.page?id=NlpnKYgYIvY&localofferchannel=8
Parents and carers are also welcome, and must attend alongside any young people aged under 18 who would otherwise be unaccompanied.
Advance booking is advised - email naomi.clark@bedford.gov.uk to let us know if you hope to attend.