Preparing for Adulthood (PfA)

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Young person exploring the retail industry

The term 'Preparing for Adulthood' (PfA) describes the pathways in preparing young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and other additional support needs for adulthood. It enables them to gain the necessary independence skills to do so.

Preparing for adulthood means preparing for:

  • further/higher education and/or employment – including options for supported internships, apprenticeships, self-employment, volunteering, day activities, college and university
  • skills for independence – this means young people having choice, control and freedom over their lives and the support they have including their accommodation and living arrangements, 
  • participating in society, including having friends and supportive relationships, and participating in, and contributing to, the local community
  • being as healthy as possible in adult life with a focus of wellbeing throughout

Below you will find some local links to support you in seeking key information in relation to Preparation for adulthood. We simply share the links in this space for user ease. 

If you feel we are missing useful links please let us know using the feedback page. 

Special Secondary Settings

Colleges

Neighbourhood Resource Centres

Health

Mental health

Suicide, bereavement support

Friendships, relationships and community

Independence

Transport

Managing money

Support services 

Youth offenders support and guidance

Supported Internships and Employability

Job boards and useful links to find jobs

 Disability confident employers can be found here:

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