In light of the developing situation, we have regretfully taken the decision to postpone Get SeT GO! until a later date.
Get Set GO 2020! Next steps into Adulthood for young people, aged 14-25 with all kinds of special needs and disabilities (SEND). This annual free event jointly organised by Wandsworth Council and Positive Parent Action, with support from South Thames College, is for young people, 14-25 with SEND, their parents/carers and other service providers, and professionals. It will be held in Wandsworth's Civic Suite, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU.
Schools and college can bring groups of students aged from 14 to 19. Young people 14 to 25 years old, at mainstream schools, resource bases, special schools and colleges, out of borough schools or colleges, parents, carers, professionals, employers, teachers, providers and trainers will join us for this exciting event.
You will be surprised at the range of support on offer, so don't miss out!
Book your free tickets on Eventbrite https://getsetgo2020guest.eventbrite.com
The event will be opened by Ana Popovici, Wandsworth's Director of Children's Services. There will be workshops and inspiring talks from young people about their routes to work, independent travel, great social lives and more. You can view videos and see who will be there on the Get Set Go Wiki, or on the WAND card and Parent Champions YouTube page.
Grand Opening and speakers 10:30 to 11:00
Wellbeing -Looking after yourself - Talk Wandsworth 11:30 to 12 Noon
Baked Bean Choir- in the main Hall 12 noon
Legal Matters- Looking Ahead Workshop with Zach Eisdale 12:15 to 1:00
Getting Help From Social Services Workshop 1:15 to 2:00
Click on links to book Workshop places.
You can find out about:
- choices after school or college
- support at university
- alternatives to formal education, like supported internships, apprenticeships and other work based routes.
- Local training and support activities and forthcoming events
- How to find a job or training place
- Where to live
- how to travel
- local support groups and other services
- Answers to any questions you or your parents/carers may have about your future
Exhibitors confirmed so far:
- 0 to 25 Disabilities Social Work Team
- A2ndVoice
- Access 1st
- Aimhigher London
- Aurora College
- Baked Bean Company
- Beyond Autism
- CareTrade
- Carney's Community Boxing
- Change Foundation
- Choice Support
- Contact-Wandsworth
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Enable
- Generate
- HealthWatch
- Kingston University
- NHS Blood and Transport
- Orchard Hill
- Positive Parent Action
- Prince's Trust
- Project Search
- Promise in Store
- Roots and Shoots
- SEND Local Offer
- Share Community
- Silver Lined Horizons
- South Thames College
- Spear
- Special Needs Assessment Service
- Talk Wandsworth
- THRIVE Battersea
- THRIVE Opportunities and Aspirations
- Tutor Doctor
- Unique Youth
- Wandsworth Lifelong Learning - Apprenticeships and Community Learning
- Wandsworth SEND Travel
- WorkRight
- Workshop 305
To find out more and book as an exhibitor please email getsetgo@wandsworth.gov.uk
We have several short videos on our Wandsworth Local Offer YouTube Channel featuring many of last year’s exhibitors. If you haven’t been before, there is also longer video about a young person’s Get Set GO 2019 Experience. Last year we had over 300 visitors including students from all of Wandsworth’s special schools.
With more stands, workshops and presentations than last year’s excellent event, this year it will cover Health, Housing and Social Activities, along with Education and Employment. There will also be a few items on sale, so please bring some cash.
This event demonstrates the various routes young people can take into education, employment, training, independent travel, independent living, health support, money and benefits, social life and more.
Can’t find what you are looking for? Contact us:
thrivewandsworth@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
020 8871 7899