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


Moving forward with inclusion is a matter of will not money
12th Feb 2018 at 12:31
Linda Jordan reflects on her recent trip to Portugal to learn about how they approach pathways into employment for young people with learning disabilities.
Blog: The Importance of Friends
31st Jan 2018 at 09:25
This is the first in a series of blogs that discuss t he importance of friends, which is frequently highlighted...
Announcing local authority allocations for supported internships and implementation of SEND reforms
25th Jan 2018 at 15:52
PfA Guide is mentioned in new letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families announcing individual local ...
Blog: I’m dreaming of an anxiety free Christmas
15th Dec 2017 at 10:28
A festive tale of letting go of Christmas conventions. by Drew Llewellyn. Over the years “how can we avoid extra stress at Christmas?” has been a frequent topic...Ofsted Chief Inspector launches her first Annual Report on state of education and children’s care
13th Dec 2017 at 10:59
This year's annual report finds the overall quality of education and care in England is improving, but areas of persistent underperform...
Multi-million pound package announced to support children and young people with SEND
1st Dec 2017 at 09:58
The Government has announced a package of support worth nearly £45 million to provide additional help for children with special educa...
Blog: Observing the French Employment pathways for young people with SEND
30th Oct 2017 at 14:29
Julie Pointer reflects on her recent trip to look at what French colleagues are doing to increase opportunities for paid employment ...
Blog: Making inclusion in the early years work
30th Sep 2017 at 15:06
Catherine McLeod from Dingley’s Promise shares her thoughts and experiences on how can we ensure every child with SEND has the best chance to access the mainstream.