The event was aimed at young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in year 8 and above, whether at school, home schooled or not in education or employment, and their families. Guest speakers shared information and insight about services available to young people on their journey into independent, healthy living and adulthood. Over 400 young people and families attended.
The day was packed with a large number of parents, young people and carers, as well as, a display of market stalls with information and advice for families to engage and ask questions and be signposted to services.
Sarah Baker, Interim Director of Children and Family Health Surrey, along with Diane Mc Cormack, from Guildford and Waverley CCG gave a presentation about the services Children and Family Health provide, including feedback on the recent Children and Young People engagement survey results and the health processes to support preparation for adulthood.
Sarah said: “The event was inspiring. To see so many young people and their families attend, inspite of the bitterly cold weather, shows a real desire to understand more about the services across education, social care and health available at the point of transition for both young people and families to ensure young people realise their potential. A highlight of the event was that young people thinking about further education could talk to the many NESCOT foundation year students attending.