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NIACE 1st October 2012. Preparing for Adulthood. The Preparing for Adulthood programme will: Build on the learning from past initiatives Support local areas to focus on outcomes Share knowledge of what works, the challenges and solutions Three strands of work Pathfinder support
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NIACE 1st October 2012
Preparing for Adulthood The Preparing for Adulthood programme will: • Build on the learning from past initiatives • Support local areas to focus on outcomes • Share knowledge of what works, the challenges and solutions Three strands of work • Pathfinder support • Wider support for all local areas • Best practice and information sharing
Focus on outcomes • Paid work • Independent living (choice and control, support and housing) • Good health • Friends, relationships and community inclusion Preparing for Adulthood
Pathfinders and Colleges • Bromley Bromley FE college with NASH ISP • Lewisham Lewisham FE college • Greenwich Shooters Hill sixth form campus • East Sussex Chailey Heritage Independent school sixth form and independent living centre • Manchester Manchester FE college and Bridge ISP • North Yorkshire Yorkshire coast FE college • Nottinghamshire All colleges • Oldham Oldham FE college and Bridge ISP • Hertfordshire All colleges • Surrey Guildford FE college • Calderdale • Wiltshire • Darlington and Hartlepool • Cornwall
Ten key messages What needs to happen in local areas to ensure that disabled young people lead full lives: • Develop a shared vision across all partners, with families and young people at its heart and focus on improving life chances. • Raise aspirations for a fulfilling adult life, by sharing clear information about what has already worked for others. • Develop information with families and young people themselves. • Invest in family and young people leadership. • Think inclusion and keep focused on life outcomes.
Ten key messages • Use person-centred planning and reviews to inform support planning and ensure individual budgets lead to life outcomes for young people. • Develop personalised curriculums so that children learn what they need for adulthood. • Stimulate the post-16 market so that young people get a job and get a full life. • Set an example by employing young disabled people. • Ensure that the experience of young people and their families inform strategic planning and commissioning by using approaches such as Working Together for Change.
Preparing for Adulthood – Contact Us • Email: info@prepforadulthood.org.uk • Web: www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk • FB: www.facebook.com/preparingforadulthood • Twitter: @PfA_tweets • Linda Jordan Phone: 07903205526 linda.jordan@ndti.org.uk