News
See below for latest news from the Preparing for Adulthood team as well as wider news from the sector.


Findings from the Supported Internships Questionnaire
8th Feb 2019 at 12:51
Following a Supported Internships survey we heard from 72 regional organisations leading to the following key findings: 82% of re...
MCA - Call for evidence
1st Feb 2019 at 09:06
The Ministry of Justice Mental Capacity Act (MCA) policy team has recently issued a call for evidence to gather views and comments on the...
Linda Jordan takes part in Roundtable discussion with the Government Select Committee on post-16 sup
31st Jan 2019 at 13:15
On 29th January 2019, Linda Jordan, Senior Development Adviser (Children and Young People’s programme), took part in a roundtable dis...
PfA Survey of 'Housebound' Young People
3rd Jan 2019 at 09:34
When was the last time you left the house? An hour ago? Yesterday? OR struggling to remember? We are currently gathering data to bette...
Top Tips on Supported Employment
11th Dec 2018 at 09:51
Councils can play an important role in helping people with a disability who are in receipt of social care to find and maintain a job if they want one, at the same time managing future demand for council-funded social care and helping employers to benefit from a more diverse workforce.Preparing young people with special educational needs and disabilities for a good adult life
6th Dec 2018 at 15:53
The differing legal frameworks governing Children’s and Adults’ Services, combined with the range of services involved in supporting young people in transition, can create challenges for practitioners in providing joined-up support for young people.
Ofsted Report Expresses Concerns With SEND Provision
5th Dec 2018 at 12:00
Ofsted has published its 2017-18 annual report. The report highlights concerns raised by Ofsted’s local area SEND ...
Higher Education was a Dream of mine - Studying in the UK as a disabled student
5th Dec 2018 at 08:55
Starting university is a time filled with excitement and buzz; but it can also be a challenge, and even more so if you are starting university with a disability. Caroline Mathiasen shares her journey with us.