📣 Preparation for Adulthood Event – Book On Now! 📣

SEND Preparation for Adulthood Event 2026 – Information, Support & Real Conversations

Are you supporting a young person with SEND as they move towards adulthood?

Join us for a full-day Preparation for Adulthood event, bringing together education, health, social care, employment and community organisations in one place. This event is designed to help families understand what comes next – and how to plan with confidence.

There are two presentation rooms and a main hall with a huge marketplace to explore any point of the day. Not all presentations will be relevant to you so you can dip in and out as it suits.

You’ll be able to:

Hear directly from professionals about education, health and social care pathways

Ask questions and get practical advice

Explore a large marketplace of over 40 services and organisations

Connect with other parents and carers navigating similar journeys

📍 Marketplace open from 9:30am – 1:30pm
☕ Refreshments available
💬 Come for one session or stay all day

What to expect

✔ Keynote and themed sessions covering education, employment, health, social care, benefits, housing and legal planning
✔ A marketplace open throughout the day, so you can dip in and out around sessions
✔ Trusted local services, colleges, charities and support organisations
✔ A welcoming, supportive environment for families

Who it’s for

Cheshire West and Chester Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, any age up to 25 years old, 

Event highlights

Preparation for Adulthood strategy overview

SEN support, colleges and supported internships

Young Persons lived experiences 

What happens when an EHCP ends

Moving to adult health and social care

Benefits, Care Act, Wills & Trusts

Housing and future planning

Marketplace organisations attending so far

Families will be able to speak directly with a wide range of services, including:

Education, Training & Employment

SEN Team & Supported Internships

Independent Travel Training

Supported Employment Team

Derwen College

Petty Pool College & Petty Pool Community

Colleges

Youth Fed 

        Health Services

Community Learning Disability Team (CWP)

Adult Autism Service & Reasonable Adjustments (CWP)

Starting Well

Mental Health Services (Young People & Adults 18–25)

Integrated Substances Contraception & Sexual Health Outreach

Social Care, Day Services & Community Support

Adult Transitions Team (18–25)

Autism Service (18–25)

Vivo Day Services

Autism Practical Support

Looking Forward

Let’s Farm

LIVE Cheshire

Endorphins

Down Syndrome Cheshire

Autism West Hub

Information, Advice & Financial Support

Information, Advice & Support Service (IASS)

Local Offer

Revenue, Benefits & Welfare Support Team

Citizens Advice Cheshire West

Disability Positive

Carers Trust

Healthwatch

📍 Marketplace open from 9:30am – 1:30pm
☕ Refreshments available
💬 Come for one session or stay all day

🌱 Preparation for adulthood starts early
If you have a child or young person from Year 7 onwards, this event is for you.
Explore what life looks like now, what changes as your child grows, and how to plan ahead with confidence 💙

👉 Spaces are limited and this event is only open to parent carers in CWAC — so make sure to book your place! 
📌 Important: This event is only open to parent carers of children/young people with SEND aged 0–25 in CWAC. Spaces are limited...

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