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CYPDS Pathway to Adulthood

Preparing for Adulthood in Camden

The latest annual Preparing for Adulthood event was organised virtually this year by Camden’s Children and Young People’s Disability Service (CYPDS) and Camden Special Parents Forum and it included the launch of a new film and guide for families.

 Also contributing to and supporting this year’s succesful event, held during the week of 17 May, were Camden SEND and Inclusive Intervention Services and Camden Learning Disability Service Health team. Our collaboration with Camden Special Parent Forum continues to help us re-shape and co-design our delivery and the many conversations needed as children and young people approach adulthood.

This annual event is aimed at families and young people aged 13 to 18 supported by CYPDS. While we were not able to meet in person this year, using the virtual platform meant that we could continue to hear, see and listen to the many good stories about what works well in Camden and what we need to improve in this area.

During the week, professionals from social care, social work, SEN, and health shared the numerous opportunities that exist in Camden around independent living, good health, employment and community inclusion for children and young people with SEN and disabilities. 

 

As part of this event, a new ‘Preparing for Adulthood’ film was launched, highlighting the lives of five Camden young people, their journey towards independent living, the support they receive and their aspirations for the future.

 

We also launched the revised Preparing for Adulthood Pathway Guide, which sets out what support is available from different services, at key stages in life of a young person with SEND as they prepare for adulthood. The guide is essential reading and is written for families, with contributions from professionals from across social care, education, health and parents / carers in Camden.

Families and parents / carers shared their feedback on the film, the revised pathway document and the event last week, including the following:

  • “Looking forward to getting the updated document! Looks wonderful and more easily accessible / readable. Many thanks for everyone's effort involved in that and this event.”
  • “The videos [case studies in film] were great! It gives me real hope for the future!”
  • “ Wonderful idea with the Preparing for Adulthood Drop-in Clinic – a bespoke session for parents and their child’s individual needs!”
  • “Thank you to the SEND team and all the presenters. What an insightful event!

More information on Preparing for Adult Life can be found here

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