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Festival Welcome from ECC's PfA Service: Preparing for Life Beyond 16
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Company: Preparing for Adulthood
Speaker: Essex County Council's Preparing for Adulthood Team
Join Essex Family Forum, Essex Carers Network and Essex County Council's Preparing for Adulthood Service as we welcome you to the What's Next? Planning for Life Beyond 16 Online Festival. Whether your young person is approaching key decisions about education, employment, independence or adulthood, this short introduction will help you understand what to expect over the two days and how the festival can support your family.
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Festival Welcome from Essex Carers Network: Preparing for Life Beyond 16
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Company: Essex Carers Network
Speaker: Essex Carers Network
Join Essex Family Forum, Essex Carers Network and Essex County Council's Preparing for Adulthood Service as we welcome you to the What's Next? Planning for Life Beyond 16 Online Festival. Whether your young person is approaching key decisions about education, employment, independence or adulthood, this short introduction will help you understand what to expect over the two days and how the festival can support your family.
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Festival Welcome from Essex Family Forum: Preparing for Life Beyond 16
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Company: Essex Family Forum
Speaker: Essex Family Forum
Join Essex Family Forum, Essex Carers Network and Essex County Council's Preparing for Adulthood Service as we welcome you to the What's Next? Planning for Life Beyond 16 Online Festival. Whether your young person is approaching key decisions about education, employment, independence or adulthood, this short introduction will help you understand what to expect over the two days and how the festival can support your family.
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Growing Independence: Skills, Confidence and Preparing for Adult Life
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Company: Essex County Council SEND Careers Service
Speaker: ECC Preparing for Adulthood SEND Careers Service, other speakers to be confirmed
Preparing for adulthood is about much more than employment. This session explores how young people can develop the confidence, skills and independence needed for adult life. Hear practical advice from practitioners and families and individuals on building decision-making skills, self-advocacy, community participation and everyday independence.
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An Introduction to Person-Centred Planning
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Company: Essex Carers Network
Speaker: Essex Carers Network, ECC Preparing for Adulthood & SEND Careers Teams
Understand how planning with your young person can help to them to think about their strengths and aspirations while preparing for adult life.
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Making Their Voice Heard: Supporting Young People to Influence Their Future
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Company: The Affinity Programme
Speaker: The Affinity Programme, ICE, ECC
Explore practical ways to help your young person develop confidence and have a stronger voice in decisions about their future. Learn how to support young people to express their views, whether through speech, or other forms of communication, including those who are non-speaking.
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Exploring Employment and Supported Employment Pathways
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Company: Adult Community Learning (ACL)
Speaker: Adult Community Learning (ACL), ECC Preparing for Adulthood team, Essex Cares Supported Employment
Explore a range of employment pathways and support available to help young people move towards meaningful paid work.
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Keeping Safe, Including Online Safety
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Company: Essex Police
Speaker: Essex Police (Prevent and Protect Team)
Understand the risks young people may face online and in the community, and learn practical strategies to promote safety and independence.
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Housing, Supported Living and Leaving Home
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Company: Accommodation Hub (ECC)
Speaker: ECC Accommodation Hub, Shared Lives, ECN
Learn about housing pathways, supported living options and how families can start planning for future independence.
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Finding Your Place: Community, Belonging, Relationships and Connection
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Company: Community
Speaker: Hamelin, CVS, SPACE, ECC
Explore opportunities, experiences and approaches that can help young people develop confidence, build meaningful relationships and feel connected to their communities.
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Financial Planning for Adulthood: Understanding Benefits, Appointeeship and Future Decision-Making
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Company: EMF Consultants Ltd- Mental Capacity Specialists
Speaker: EMF Consultants Ltd, ECC
Learn about key financial considerations as your young person moves into adulthood, including benefits, Child Trust Funds, appointeeship, Lasting Power of Attorney and Deputyship, and understand the options available to support future financial decision-making.
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Autism and Emotional Wellbeing
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 01:15 PM
Company: HCRG: Key worker service
A supportive session exploring emotional wellbeing, neurodiversity and practical approaches to managing change and transitions
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Apprenticeships and Supported Internships
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 01:15 PM
Company: Preparing for Adulthood
Speaker: ECC Preparing for Adulthood team, USP Supported Internship Lead, other speakers to be confirmed
Find out how apprenticeships and supported internships can provide pathways into employment and independence.
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Post-18 Pathways: Understanding Your Options including Higher Education
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 01:45 PM
Company: Adult Community Learning (ACL)
Speaker: Adult Community Learning (ACL), ECC Preparing for Adulthood SEND Careers Service, DWP, other speakers to be confirmed
Explore the opportunities available after age 18, including learning, employment and community-based pathways.
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Travel Training and Independent Travel Skills
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 01:45 PM
Company: Travel Training
Speaker: ECC Travel Training and Preparing for Adulthood SEND Careers Service
Find out how travel training can support independence, confidence and access to education, employment and community opportunities.
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Mental Health Support: Managing the Journey to Adulthood
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 02:15 PM
Company: Kooth: Mental health
Speaker: Kooth
Learn about practical wellbeing strategies, how to recognise when additional support may be needed, and the mental health services, resources and community support available to help young people navigate the transition to adulthood.
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Ask Me Anything: Education, Employment and Independence
Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 02:15 PM
Company: Preparing for Adulthood
Speaker: ECC Preparing for Adulthood team, other speakers to be confirmed
Post your questions and hear directly from practitioners supporting young people on their Preparing for Adulthood journey.
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Finding the Right Path After 16: Exploring Options and Getting Back on Track
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Company: Tracking and Participation Team (NEET)
Speaker: ECC Tracking and Participation Team (NEET), Preparing for Adulthood SEND Careers Service, SEMH Delivery Team, Essex Youth Service
This session explores the different Post-16 options, including training and alternative provision, and explains what support is available if circumstances change. We'll discuss support for young people experiencing EBSA, exclusion or challenges with re-engaging in education, as well as transition services that can help young people move forward and stay connected to education, training or employment opportunities.
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Mental Capacity and Decision-Making: Supporting Young People to Make Their Own Choices
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Company: EMF Consultants Ltd- Mental Capacity Specialists
Speaker: Emma Farrar, EMF Consultants Ltd, ECC
Understand how mental capacity, consent and supported decision-making apply when young people become adults, and learn about the practical steps families can take to support independence and informed choices.
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Understanding Adult Social Care Support Including Direct Payments, ISFs and Your Options
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Company: ECC Adult Social Care
Speaker: ECC Adult Social Care, other speakers to be confirmed
Understand how Adult Social Care support is funded and delivered, including Care Act eligibility, assessments, Direct Payments, Individual Service Funds, and ways to use personal budgets to meet individual needs and aspirations.
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Understanding Benefits and Financial Support After 16
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Company: DWP
Speaker: Department of Work and Pensions: Disability Employment Advisers
This session will explain the key benefits available, when changes happen, who may be eligible and how families can prepare for important milestones such as moving from DLA to PIP and applying for Universal Credit.
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Moving to Adult Health Services: What Families Need to Know
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Company: Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Speaker: MSEFT, other speakers to be confirmed
Understand how adult health services can support young people with additional needs. Learn about specialist learning disability and autism services, reasonable adjustments in healthcare settings, Hospital Passports, and how to prepare for appointments and access the support you need.
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Benefits and Work: Supporting Young People into Employment
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Company: DWP
Speaker: Department of Work and Pensions: Disability Employment Advisers
Explore how employment can affect benefits and learn about support available to help young people enter the workplace with confidence.
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The Importance of Early Careers Experience & Exposure
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Company: Essex County Council SEND Careers Service
Speaker: ECC Preparing for Adulthood SEND Careers Service, Endeavour Sixth Form, ECC Employability Team, GECH
Discover why early careers experiences can improve confidence, aspirations and future employment outcomes.
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Meaningful Days, Community Opportunities and Life Beyond Services
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Company: ECC Adult Social Care
Speaker: ECC Adult Social Care, Essex Carers Network, The Independence Project
Discover the different ways young adults can spend their time after education, including day opportunities, community activities and personalised support. Hear practical examples of how people are building meaningful, fulfilling lives beyond traditional services.
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Successful Transition into Post-16 Education
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 01:15 PM
Company: Essex County Council SEND Careers Service
Speaker: ECC Preparing for Adulthood SEND Careers Service, Chelmsford College, Lexden Springs School
Practical advice for families preparing for the move from school into college or Post-16 education.
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Moving from Children to Adult Social Care
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 01:15 PM
Company: ECC Adult Social Care
Speaker: ECC Adult Social Care, other speakers to be confirmed
Learn what happens when a young person moves from Children's Services to Adult Social Care. This session will explain what changes at 18, how assessments and eligibility work, ways to support independence, and how to prepare for a smooth transition.
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What We Wish We'd Known: Parent and Carer Stories
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 01:45 PM
Company: Essex Carers Network
Speaker: Essex Carers Network, Essex Family Forum
Hear from parents and carers sharing practical advice, challenges and lessons learned along the way.
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What You Should Know About EHCP Annual Reviews
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 01:45 PM
Company: Essex SEND IASS
Speaker: SENDIASS, ECC Preparing for Adulthood: ECC, Lexden Springs
Learn how EHCP Annual Reviews can be used to support positive transition planning and future outcomes.
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Annual Health Checks and Health Action Plans: Supporting Good Health into Adulthood
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 02:15 PM
Company: HPFT: North East Essex, Community LD Team
Speaker: HPNT NE Community Learning Disability Team
Learn about Annual Health Checks and Health Action Plans for young people with a learning disability, including who is eligible, what to expect and how these can support good health and wellbeing in adulthood.
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Your Voice Matters: Shaping Future Preparing for Adulthood Support
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 02:15 PM
Company: Preparing for Adulthood
Speaker: ECC Preparing for Adulthood team, Essex Family Forum, Essex Carers Network
Join representatives from Essex Family Forum, Essex Carers Network and ECC's Preparing for Adulthood service for a closing discussion reflecting on the festival. This is an opportunity for parents and carers to share their experiences, tell us what worked well, identify any gaps in information or support, and help shape future Preparing for Adulthood events and services. Your feedback will help ensure that future support reflects the needs and priorities of families across Essex.
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