Sheffield SEN & Disability Information, Advice & Support

23/10/2026

Join Preparation for Adulthood for a practical online session with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), exploring what young people with SEND and their families can expect from the Jobcentre and the support available when preparing for and moving into employment.

Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 12:30–13:30 | Online

This session will help you understand:
• Who can access Jobcentre support and how to get started
• What to expect when engaging with the Jobcentre—including what appointments look and feel like and who young people will meet
• What additional support is available for young people with SEND to make the Jobcentre more accessible
• How the Jobcentre can support someone to prepare for, find and apply for work
• What happens once someone starts work – what happens financially and what support is available

Book your place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/preparation-for-adulthood-virtual-event-series-4807953/

To watch the recordings of the previous sessions, click here https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/localoffer/preparation-for-adulthood/pfa-events/

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

Are you raising the child of a relative or family friend? Check out this workshop for Kinship carers taking place on 27th November from 10am-1pm at Burton Street Foundation.

Book your place here https://kinship.org.uk/support-and-advice/training-and-events/life-story-workshop-sheffield/

19/10/2026

You can find out more about the EHC process and your rights of appeal at the links below

https://sheffieldsendias.org.uk/ehc-needs-assessments

https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-happens-in-an-ehc-needs-assessment

https://www.ipsea.org.uk/appealing-to-the-send-tribunal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pp2H2mBpAk

15/10/2026

We run online information sessions for parents and carers who are looking for advice around checking their draft plan

You can also watch our video about draft plans here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjJwLmMoo1w

12/10/2026

Once an EHCP is in place, it is a legal document and must be reviewed at least every 12 months.

You can find out more about the annual review process in our video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuCD_Ikvy6s