Future Ready! Hackney’s Preparing for Adulthood Event - SEND

You are invited to attend ‘Future Ready!’ Hackney’s Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Event happening at Hackney Church (St John at Hackney) on 7 October 2025 at 12 pm - 5 pm

When? Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 12 pm to 5 pm.

Where? Hackney Church (St John at Hackney), Lower Clapton Rd, Hackney, E5 0PD

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About this event

Future Ready is an in person information event for children and young people aged 14 to 25 with additional needs and or disabilities and their families.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is a time of significant change for all young people. For those with SEND, transition can be even more challenging and therefore needs careful preparation and planning. At this event you will be able to get valuable information directly from lots of different services, and talk to them about any needs, worries, ideas or questions you have. Statutory services will also be at the event ready to speak with young people and their families. 

Which services and organisations came last year?

Education support and advice from: Hackney’s EHC Team, SEND Family Coach, Inclusion and Specialist Support Team, New City College Group, Hackney SENDIAGS. 

Help to understand training providers and support to find work from; Hackney Supported Internships, London Ability, Lift - IT training provider, ELATT, The Harrington Scheme, Unity Futures / Unity Works, Hackney NEET Pathways Team, Hackney Works, Hackney Supported Employment, The Princes Trust.

Help with you physical and mental health and wellbeing from; Young Hackney Health and Wellbeing Team, Family Action - social prescribing, Primary care GPs, Super Youth Hub,  Health SPOT City and Hackney, Healthwatch Hackney, Learning Disability and Autism Practitioner (Homerton Hospital), Disabled Children's Services, OT and Physio - Therapies Transition from Hackney Ark,  Targeted Health Outreach, SaLT (Speech and Language Therapy), Young People's Sexual Health Services, NHS Talking Therapies Service, Adults Integrated Learning Disabilities Service, CAMHS Alliance. 

Help to connect, make friends and be a part of your community from; Family Action - social prescribing, HIT (Health Integration Team) Squad, Hackney Captains, iNDEpth Young People Neurodiverse group, Hackney SEND Parent Carer Forum, Hackney Youth Parliament, Mouth That Roars, Graeae Theater, Huddleston Club, KIDS - adventure playground and befriending, Immediate Theater, Hackney Shed, Better Leisure.  ELFT (East London Foundation Trust) Family, Friends and Carers Hub', City and Hackney Carer Centre. 

Help with developing independence from: Hackney SEND Travel Assistance Service

TfL (Transport for London), Housing Options and support, Shared Lives, Supported Lodgings, Outward, Adult Social Care, Autism Advice Sessions, Money Hub - benefits maximisation, Benefits and Homelessness, Gamcare, Short Breaks, Direct Payments Team. 

And this year will be even better!!!

What will happen on the day?

There will also be talks from leaders including Mayor Woodley and refreshments throughout the event. Feel free to attend the event at any time between 12-5pm and stay as long as you choose. If you would like to hear the speeches from Hackney leaders, however, please be sure to be at the event from 1-2pm.

Here is a visual guide to show you where to go on the day and what to expect.

Photography 

There will be photography taken on the day of the event. If you don't want us to use your photo you can tell us when you come in. We will give you a badge so the photographers know not to take photographs of you. 

** Accessibility **

The venue is accessible to wheelchair users. Attendees who usually use any special equipment e.g. ear defenders are kindly reminded and encouraged to bring them on the day. If you need any other reasonable adjustments, please complete this form.

Find out more about what to expect.

This is a short video made by young people about last year’s event. It shows people talking about how the event has been helpful to them. 

People who came last year also told us the building we used made the event seem quite noisy. We are using a different building for this year.  

Don't miss out on this chance to learn about opportunities and services, meet other young people and families, and prepare for your future. 

Book your FREE place now! 

Organized by

Hackney Council

https://hackney.gov.uk/