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1 of a series of 5 webinars designed to build practical knowledge, confidence, and collaboration around Preparing for Adulthood outcomes and transition pathways for young people with SEND.

This webinar is open to anyone wishing to find out more about Preparing for Adulthood, including:

  • young people with SEND, with or without an EHCP. Young people from the age of 16 are able to make their own decisions around their education so can attend the webinars alone, or with family members
  • parent carers and family members of young people with SEND
  • professionals

The session will be delivered by Kate Clarke, Preparing for Adulthood Advisor at Southend-on-Sea City Council, and guest speakers. The session will include information, interactive activities, real-life scenarios and an opportunity for questions and answers.

See details of other webinars in the series

Session overview

This webinar will help you:

  • understand Care Act eligibility and social care assessment processes
  • prepare for transitions as a family
  • understand the links between education, health, and social care planning

Content:

  • Care Act principles and the transition process (Care Act sections 14 to 25)
  • Adult social care assessment processes, direct payments, and personal budgets
  • links between health (NHS Continuing Healthcare) and education (Education, Health and Care Plans)
  • being prepared: who to communicate with, when to communicate and how

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Date: 14th May 2026.

Location: Online event

Cost: Free

Time: 18:00 - 19:00