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Preparation for Adulthood Hub

Explore your future, meet local organisations, discover opportunities and prepare for adult life at the PfA Hub.

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Your Future Starts Here

The Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) Hub is a welcoming space for young people with SEND to explore opportunities, discover what's available in Sutton, and get support as you prepare for adult life.

Whether you're thinking about getting a job, going to college, becoming more independent, making new friends, or looking after your health and wellbeing, the Hub can help you find information, activities and organisations that support your goals.

The Hub is based at:

Sutton Life Centre

221 Sutton Common

Road Sutton

SM3 9PY

What Can You Do at the Hub?

The Hub brings together local organisations, services and opportunities that can help you prepare for adulthood.

You can:

  • Find out about jobs, volunteering and work experience

  • Explore college, training and education options

  • Learn more about independent living

  • Discover local activities and social opportunities

  • Get information about health and wellbeing

  • Meet organisations that support young people with SEND

  • Learn about opportunities available across Sutton

Get Involved

The Hub is more than just a place to pick up information.

Regular activities and events take place throughout the year, giving you opportunities to:

  • Meet new people

  • Build confidence

  • Learn new skills

  • Try new activities

  • Share your views and have your voice heard

  • Connect with local organisations

Activities may include:

  • Arts and crafts sessions

  • Social groups

  • Wellbeing activities

  • Games and group activities

  • Youth voice and advocacy sessions

  • Information and advice events

  • Workshops and drop-ins led by local organisations

Thinking About Your Future?

Everyone's journey is different.

You might be thinking about:

  • Getting a job

  • Going to college or training

  • Travelling independently

  • Managing your money

  • Making friends and joining activities

  • Looking after your health and wellbeing

  • Living more independently

Whatever your goals, the Preparation for Adulthood Hub can help you explore your options and take your next steps.

Who Can Visit?

The Hub is open to:

  • Young people with SEND

  • Parents and carers

  • Professionals supporting young people with SEND

Stay Up to Date

New opportunities, activities and events are added throughout the year.

Follow the Sutton SEND Local Offer Facebook page to keep up to date with:

  • Upcoming activities and workshops

  • Events at the Hub

  • Local opportunities

  • News and updates

  • Information from partner organisations

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuttonSENDLocalOffer

Getting Here

Address

Preparation for Adulthood Hub

Sutton Life Centre

221 Sutton Common Road

Sutton

SM3 9PY

By Car

  • Two accessible parking spaces are available near the front entrance (right-hand side of the building).

  • A small visitor car park is available to the rear of the building (left-hand side).

By Bus

The Hub is served by local bus routes:

  • 80

  • 470

These services run between Sutton and Morden and stop nearby.

By Train

Sutton Common Station is the nearest railway station, approximately 0.4 miles from the Hub.

Please note that Sutton Common Station does not have step-free access. If you require step-free access, you may wish to travel by bus, taxi or car instead.

Find Out More

You can explore more information about education, employment, independent living, friendships, relationships, community opportunities, health and wellbeing throughout the wider Preparation for Adulthood section of the SEND Local Offer.

If you need support finding the right information or opportunities, [please contact the SEND Local Offer team [External Link]](mailto: localoffer@sutton.gov.uk)

Your future, your choices, your journey. Come and discover what's possible.