1. Preparing for Adulthood Nicola Gitsham 15 th May 2012

2. Preparing for Adulthood The Preparing for Adulthood programme will: Build on the learning from past initiatives Support peer to peer learning at a local level to improve outcomes Share knowledge of what works, the challenges and solutions with Government, local agencies, families and young people. The Partnership National Development Team for inclusion Council for Disabled Children & Helen Sanderson Associates.

3. Preparing for Adulthood Three strands of work 1.Pathfinder support 2.Wider support for all local areas 3.Best practice and information sharing Focus on outcomes Paid work Independent living (choice and control over life and support and housing) Good health Friends, relationships and community inclusion

4. Example - Moving into adulthood with employment Young people with learning disabilities are more likely to go into employment if, Families believe it is possible and positive Meaningful work experience in community based settings Person centred transition planning with an employment focus Supported employment agencies engaged from year 9 Vocational cirriculum Supported employment agencies working with people before they leave education

5. 1. Pathfinder Support 10 pathfinders covering 15 local authorities In depth support to Pathfinders that are working on the Preparing for Adulthood strand of work (transition). More information about pathfinders: www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/what -we-do/pathfinder-support

6. 2. Wider support Events to enable peer to peer learning between local areas. Letter gone out to every local area in England Identifying what they need and what they can share

7. Menu of Support Preparing for Adulthood – How are we doing ? Preparing for Adulthood – How will we know we are making progress? Best practice in supporting young people and their families to plan for the future Moving into adulthood with paid employment Moving into adulthood with Independent Living Moving into adulthood with good health Moving into adulthood with friends, relationships and community inclusion

8. Cont.: Menu of Support Developing post 16 options and the provider market Developing person centred approaches in colleges and post 16 options that lead to paid employment, independent living, good health and community inclusion Commissioning and developing effective employment support for disabled young people How to ensure that the experiences of young people and their families inform commissioning, local services and community developments

9. 3. Best practice and information sharing Website, Facebook, twitter, YouTube Bi-monthly e-bulletin – sign up online Stories Resources Links Information – email and phone

11. Ten key messages What needs to happen in local areas to ensure that disabled young people lead full lives: 1.Develop a shared vision across all partners, with families and young people at its heart and focus on improving life chances. 2.Raise aspirations for a fulfilling adult life, by sharing clear information about what has already worked for others. 3.Develop information with families and young people themselves. 4.Invest in family and young people leadership. 5.Think inclusion and keep focused on life outcomes.

12. Ten key messages 6.Use person-centred planning and reviews to inform support planning and ensure individual budgets lead to life outcomes for young people. 7.Develop personalised curriculums so that children learn what they need for adulthood. 8.Stimulate the post-16 market so that young people get a job and get a full life. 9.Set an example by employing young disabled people. 10.Ensure that the experience of young people and their families inform strategic planning and commissioning by using approaches such as Working Together for Change.

13. Challenges What are you doing to support people to improve life chances – long term ? Personalisation – How are you helping people learn how to have choice and control over their lives and support and use Personal Budgets ? How do you support young people and their families to plan for the future - Outcome Focussed Person Centred Support Planning ? What do you know now that you will find out in 2 years time ? What are you doing about co delivery and phased support with local mainstream colleges ?

14. Preparing for Adulthood – Contact Us Email: info@prepforadulthood.org.ukinfo@prepforadulthood.org.uk Web: www.preparingforadulthood.org.ukwww.preparingforadulthood.org.uk FB: www.facebook.com/preparingforadulthoodwww.facebook.com/preparingforadulthood Twitter: @PfA_tweets@PfA_tweets Phone: 0207 843 6348