SEND News and Updates for Young People
Find the latest news and updates for young people with SEND.
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This page is frequently updated with the latest news and updates for young people with SEND, this includes a range of local activities and useful resources.
Preparation for Adulthood Hub at Sutton Life Centre!
Pop in to explore resources, get support, and find out about upcoming events designed to help young people and families prepare for adulthood. Check out what’s happening and join in the activities [External link] we’d love to see you there!
Orchard Hill Club House
Orchard Hill College presents Club House, a monthly accessible and inclusive club night. Open to everyone 16+, featuring a Live DJ.
Join TCF United – Inclusive Youth Club!
Are you aged 16–25 with a disability? Looking for a fun, welcoming space to meet new people and get involved?
Come along to our Inclusive Youth Club where you can:
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Take part in fun games
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Build confidence
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Make new friends
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Be part of a supportive community
When: Every Tuesday | 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: The Change Foundation Cricket Centre Plough Lane, Wallington, SM6 8JQ
For more info: Stefan Mckenzie | 07542609003 | Stefanmckenzie@changefdn.org.uk
Everyone is welcome – come as you are and get involved!
SEN Trampolining
Everyone Active The Phoenix Centre's Special Educational Needs Trampolining!
Every Saturday: 12:00pm - 13:00pm or 13:00pm - 14:00pm
Book online or in-centre.
Email for more information: phoenixinfo@everyoneactive.com
Call centre to confirm sessions are running before attending: 0208 773 6060
Calibre Audio - free audiobooks to children and young people under 25 with SEND
Calibre Audio is a national charity, their service makes books and stories accessible to children who find reading print difficult.
Check out their website for more information [External Link].
The Diamond Centre - Unmounted Activities
The Diamond Centre are offering unmounted activities for disabled participants. Their sessions give fulfilling and enriching experiences with horses, where participants can spend time with one of their ponies, enjoying the therapeutic benefit that interacting with these friendly, trusting animals brings.
Where: The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton.
To book your place you can call them on: 02086437764 or email them at: activity.leader@diamondcentre.org.uk
For more information about The Diamond Centre you can visit their website [External Link].
Ambitious Youth Network
Ambitious about Autism has launched the UK’s first online platform for autistic young people. This network is a space for autistic young people, between the ages of 16-25 to meet other autistic young people, take on new paid opportunities, and join one of our group panels. The network is a fun and friendly space for autistic young people to be themselves. Find out more about the Ambitious Youth Network [External Link].
Transition to employment toolkit
Launched by Ambitious about Autism and the Autism Education Trust
A new employment toolkit to support autistic young people in the job market is now available. The toolkit aims to prevent autistic young people from falling out of education, employment or training when they leave school. The toolkit is not just for young autistic people to use, but also to help professionals and employers better understand the needs and skills of young autistic people.
View the Toolkit on the Ambitious about Autism website [External Link].
Please note that these services are NOT commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton.
Are you aged 16-24, have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan and want to work?
Mencap's Supported Internship programme supports young people to make the important step from education to employment.
Learn more about Mencap: Supported Internships on the LBS website [External Link].