Professional

information

In association with

Becoming an adult

- building the best future for young people with additional needs

A one day conference and exhibition for professionals supporting young adults with additional needs through transition

Thursday 22nd May 2014

at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.
(Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ)

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Supported by
Principal sponsor Associate sponsors Sponsor

SoLO Life Opportunities

About the conference

Since 2007, this one day conference has been exploring the life options for young people with additional needs as they move into adulthood. Through identifying and sharing best practice, the conference will give delegates practical guidance to allow them to achieve the best possible transition for the young people they support. Presentations will be delivered by representatives from central government, housing and care providers, researchers and professionals with first hand experience of achieving the best for young people in transition.

Aims of the conference

To involve all stakeholders in a debate with young people about what they really want for their future. To provide practical guidance that can be taken back to the workplace. To empower young people and their parents to get the best from their transition experience. To encourage stakeholders who wish to engage young people and their parents and respond to their needs. To draw attention to wider transition issues.

Who attends?
Young people with additional needs, their parents and carers. Commissioning managers. Learning disability transition teams. Personalisation and individual budget teams. Housing option teams. Special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs). Providers of care and support services. Brokers. Special schools and colleges. Advocates.

The day is split into two parts, the main plenary session which will run throughout the course of the day and additional workshops which will run at specific times in breakout rooms. Delegates are free to move between the main conference room and the workshops as they wish, creating an agenda tailored to their needs.

About our partner

SoLO Life Opportunities is a charity which enables children, young people and adults with learning disabilities to enjoy social and leisure activities that the rest of us take for granted. After having successfully done their own transition events with the Council in previous years, SoLO came on board with Progress in 2012 to partner our transition event. We are now working together for the third year and SoLOs knowledge of the regional community in the West Midlands makes it possible for us to have a specific dialogue with schools, colleges and parent groups and allows us to ensure that more young people and their parents can attend this worthwhile event. SoLO also provides a Personal Assistants Service which enables people with a learning disability to live more independent lives.

Facts from last years event

Delegate Feedback

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This is an excellent event, I came last year too and got a lot of info that was useful Flexibility of conference/workshops worked well. Venue, facilities and catering all very good Excellent day. Lots of networking opportunities, literature, workshops and conference. It was an excellent day. Thank you This event was so well advertised, booking and subsequent emails were timely and efficient, the programme content was excellent I have made some good contacts in other regions that will facilitate extending our reach The attendance of the different organisations as ever was very good
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Very knowledgeable stall holders able to answer all questions Good - 64% Good - 48%

Everyone was very friendly and helpful and I picked up lots of information Good - 48% that I think will be useful with both my children
Satisfactory - 2% Satisfactory - 8% Satisfactory - 9% It was lovely - nice big bright rooms. The exhibition room was lovely, as was the food Poor - 2% Good - 59% Satisfactory - 9% Excellent - 26% Excellent - 43%

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Date: Thursday 22nd May 2014 Time: 09.30 - 16.15 Venue: The National Motorcycle Museum

In association with

Booking Form

- Please complete a new form for each attendee.

Full Name: .............................................................................................. Organisation: ........................................................................................ Address: ................................................................................................

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Delegate Fees Organisation: 89.00

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CONTACT DETAILS > POST: The Transition Event - Valley Court, Croydon, Nr Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 0HF
TELEPHONE: 01223 207 770 > FAX: 01223 208 135 > EMAIL: info@progressmagazine.co.uk

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Payment The delegate rate is 89 (VAT inclusive) for organisations. The fee includes the conference, a buffet lunch, refreshments and a delegate pack on arrival. Accommodation is not included in the price, however the confirmation e-mail will contain details of how delegates are able to book a room at the hotel. Please note we cannot guarantee the availability of rooms. Payment is due 14 days from date of booking. Refunds & Cancellations Delegates who wish to cancel their place must do so, in writing, at least 28 days prior to the event to receive a full refund, subject to an administration charge of 15 per booking. If no cancellation in writing is received within 28 days of the event then the full conference fee will be charged. Places are transferable and must be notified in writing to Care Choices Ltd - info@progressmagazine.co.uk. Amendments to the conference programme Occasionally we may need to make amendments to our conference programme or to our speakers. We reserve the right to do so. Event mailing and data Progress and the event sponsors may wish to keep in touch after the event, via phone, mail or e-mail. If you do not wish to receive any such communication then please inform us in writing at the address above.