Preparation for Adulthood Tool - Social Work Practice from Children’s to Adults 23/24

Date & Time:

Wednesday 21 June 2023 (09:30 - 16:00)

Venue:

Sutton Civic Offices, G1A, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

Detail:

Target group

This course is targeted to social care staff in adults and children’s social care in the London Borough of Sutton. 

Aims

The aim of this session is:

 

  • To ensure that professionals have the knowledge, skills and confidence to create a Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) Plan that is SMART, and provide the support that is needed for a smooth transition to a fulfilling adulthood.  

 

Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on effective approaches to support young people, carers and other professionals, including ensuring that all practical measures are undertaken in a timely way.

Learning objectives

By the end of this course participants should have:
● Increased knowledge of the LB Sutton PFA Plan and be able to create a SMART Plan
● Increased knowledge of what is required to ensure a smooth transition to adult support services from the ages of 14-18
● Increased knowledge of where to access direct work tools for creating the PFA plan with young people and feel confident to use them
● Increased confidence in ensuring that all actions required to ensure appropriate support is in place for a young person to achieve their aspirations have been completed in a timely way. 

Booking:

Booking has now closed for this event.

Further Information:

Trainer:

Suzy Mullally - Team Manager, Children and Young People Disability Service

Venue Details:

Sutton Civic Offices, G1A, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

(020 8770 5000)