PSC Transition to Adulthood

PSC Transition to Adulthood Helping parent/carers of young people with additional needs transition to adulthood. Transition to adulthood is a whole new world to navigate!

This is why we have set up a separate page for parent/carers of young adults who have special needs/disabilities and are moving into adulthood and all that means for the next stage of life. At Parenting Special Children we are all parent/carers of children with special needs/disabilities and so we are also finding we need to know more about this very important stage of life, this page wil

l be a place for local and national information and resources. The posts are not recommendations but avenues to explore.

08/06/2026

Did you know we have a dedicated section on Reading's SEND Local Offer for Preparing for Adulthood?

Find out about education, training, intendent living, support services and much more....
https://rdguk.info/Y8pbL

08/06/2026

Pennyhooks Farm in Oxfordshire provides farm-based training for autistic adults and young people in animal care, woodwork, horticulture, rural crafts, conservation and cooking.
The farm is holding its annual open day on Saturday, June 27, from 11.30am to 4pm, offering the chance to see the farm and the work of the Pennyhooks Farm Trust, which runs the working organic farm in conjunction with its owners, the Otter family. Admission is free of charge.
Pennyhooks Farm is off the A420 at Shrivenham, north-east of Swindon, and close to junction 15 on the M4.
- Click here to register your interest in attending and to help the farm know how many people to expect https://www.pennyhooks.com/summer-open-day/

05/06/2026

The Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service is running a free advice workshop in July about Preparing for Adulthood, for the parents and carers of autistic and ADHD teenagers aged 13+.
This online workshop, on Thursday, July 1, from 10am to 11.30am, will help parents/carers to navigate the transition to adulthood and to support their young people at this key stage in their lives with knowledge, skills and confidence.
- Click the link for more details https://tinyurl.com/43p6pddx
Please note that the workshop is only open to parents/carers of young people aged 13 to 18 who have an autism or ADHD diagnosis, are awaiting assessment or are thought to be autistic or have ADHD and are registered with a GP surgery in the Berkshire West NHS area (the Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire council areas).
If you would like to register to attend or have any questions about this workshop, please email [email protected] or call 01189 594 594
(option 1) and leave a voicemail. One of our team will get in touch with you.

13/05/2026

Leaving college soon and don't know what to do or where to go?
You'll find lots of inspiration at this free event this Thursday May 14th at the Crescent Resource Centre, from 3.30pm.
BftF Plus will be there with our information stall, telling visitors all about the new young adults' enterprise centre at our Ability Hub, OPENING SOON at Thames Valley Park.
BftF Plus is our 18+ provision, helping young adults with disabilities build meaningful and fulfilling lives in the post-college years.
Come and say hi and look around all the other amazing charities and organisations offering services in the area.

12/05/2026

Following yesterday evening's transition from school event, aimed at Reading young people with SEND and their families (year 9 and above), the presentation is now available online.
See the link in the comments for direct access.

11/05/2026

Families in Reading, if you have a young person in Year 9 the event is designed to provide you and the young person with information, and guidance around transitions.
The event is tonight, online at 7pm. See poster for further information.

11/05/2026

Preparing for adulthood: SEND market stall event

Come along to a free, market stall event run by Wokingham Borough Council’s SEND Service.

Young people with SEND aged 12 and over, and their families, can find out about post‑16 options and talk to local services and support organisations. This is an in‑person, drop‑in event.

Event details:
Where: The Crescent Resource Centre, Earley, RG6 4HB
When: Thursday 14 May, drop in anytime between 3.30pm and 6.30pm

You can find out more and book a place 👉https://www.ticketsource.com/wokingham-borough-send/preparing-for-adulthood-send-market-stall-event/e-jzzbex

05/05/2026

Reading School Leavers Transitions Event, on Monday 11th May, see poster for further information and how to book.

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