SEND Services Preparing for Adulthood (18+)
Preparing for Adulthood is a source of information for every stage of your life. If you’re 14 to 25 years old and have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the City of London, we’re here to help you.
We believe that young people with SEND should have equal life chances as they move into adulthood.
This should include paid employment and higher education, housing options and independent living, good health, friends, relationships, community inclusion and choice and control over their lives and support.
Steps to Adulthood Guidance
See the City of London’s guidance for parents/carers and young people with SEND on preparing for adult life from the earliest years in the About Preparing for Adulthood section. This covers a range of information and guidance on areas such as further education, employment, housing, and transitioning to adult social care services.
Living independently
You may be thinking about living independently and moving to a place of your own or living in in supported housing. Discussions about this can begin as early as the year 9 annual review of your Education Health and Care plan.
The annual review will include a focus on housing options and will encourage you to think about where you would like to live. You will be supported to make decisions about your life and the support which you will need as an adult.
SEND Power: Build Skills, Explore Careers, Get Inspired with Futures For All - Multiple Employers
Are you a young person with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) thinking about your future? Want to explore different careers from the comfort of your own home? Join our 3-day virtual work experience programme designed especially for YOU! Application deadline: 15 May 2026
Access Sport with England Golf with England Golf
VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE WITH England Golf
8th, 9th & 10th July | 10:00am – 2:00pm (with extended lunch and individual working break)
Please note: Applications must be made via a group booking form. To apply, get you teacher / educator to please contact: Sue.Gray@futuresforall.org
Are you passionate about sport? Curious about what happens behind the scenes in golf? Would you like to explore exciting career options in a supportive and accessible environment?
Join England Golf’s most accessible virtual work experience placement, created especially for young people with additional access needs.
Access Success with Capita with Capita Pension Solutions
Are you a young person with additional needs interested in exploring careers and building confidence in a supportive environment? This SEND / Access placement is designed to be fully accessible, interactive, and educator-led. Applications must be made through your educator, teacher, or carer. Please contact Sue.gray@futuresforall.org to register your group. All resources and materials will be sent out prior to the placement so students can familiarise themselves in advance. Application deadline: 20 May 2026
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