# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bridging the SEND Transition Collective - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Work with senior leaders to tackle the SEND cliff edge, create practical solutions to create transitions from education to employmentAbout this Eventhttps://youtu.be/FffbXBTscl4The ChallengeSeveral reports have talked about a 'Cliff Edge' of support for SEND from 18. Bridging the SEND Transition is going to explore the transition from School to FE, but also beyond 18, the SEND need doesn't go away. How do we support SEND and Neurodiversity all life long and into the workplace?Many young people's SEND and Neurodiversity needs are not picked up in the school system. 1 in 3 Level 3 Apprentices have an undiagnosed Neurodiversity, not picked up through the school system.The numbers tell a story of systemic barriers. Nearly half of all young people who are NEET are now disabled, up from one in five just a decade ago. Disabled young people are more than three times as likely to be out of education, employment and training as their non-disabled peers. Employment rates for specific groups are stark: around 3 in 10 for autistic people, fewer than 3 in 10 for those with learning disabilities.Young people with SEND, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and speech and language needs, bring extraordinary talent, perspective and potential to our workforce. Yet the system consistently fails to support their transitions.Despite SEND support officially extending to age 25, young people routinely experience what the Education Select Committee has called a "sharp decline in support after age 16." The cliff edge isn't a future risk, it's happening now, in every college, every apprenticeship provider, and every transition meeting across the country.The Window for ChangeThe Government's SEND White Paper is due in early 2026. The Education Select Committee has explicitly called for dedicated funding for post-16 SEND provision and an end to the transition cliff edge. The sector's voice in this moment matters.This Isn't a Conference. It's a Collective.The Bridging the SEND Transition Collective brings together senior leaders, practitioners and employers to co-create practical solutions and policy recommendations that can influence the national conversation.The outcome will be a sector-wide report on bridging SEND transitions, from education to employment. Learning the lessons from the previous Collectives, we want this to be an action focused outcome. So come and join us and help us Bridge the SEND Transition.When & WhereThursday 24th April 2026 Woburn House Conference Centre, LondonCoffee and registration from 9:00am, with the main event running 9:30am – 3:00pmWhat You'll ExperienceThe Morning: Understanding the Transition ChallengeKeynote conversation "Mind the Gap" with Dr Katerina Kolyva (ETF) in conversation with a guest (TBC)Panel 1: Bridging SEND: School to FE Transitions — Dr Vikki Smith (ETF, Chair), David Holloway (AOC), Dr Nikos Savvas OBE DL (Eastern Education Group), Caroline McDonald (HOLEX)Panel 2: The Post-18 Cliff Edge: Neuro-Inclusion & Lifelong Learning — Paul Stannard (AELP), Jagdeep Soor (Queen Alexandra Charity), Annamarie Hassall (nasen)Why does support drop off when it's needed most? The morning sessions will tackle the post-16 cliff edge, the absence of dedicated SEND funding for FE, the barriers young people face moving from education to employment, and what employers need to see change, grounded in the voices of those with lived experience.The Afternoon: Collective Intelligence SessionsFacilitated working groups will tackle the practical challenges:Group A: Supporting High Dependency Learners Through Transitions (facilitator TBC)Group B: Ofsted & Inclusion: Policy vs Practice — Chris Quickfall, CognassistGroup C: Reframing SEND: Towards Lifelong Neuro-Inclusion — Nathan Whitbread, The Neurodivergent CoachGroup D: Workforce Development for Inclusive Practice (facilitator TBC)Attendees will be allocated to one of four working groups for two facilitated sessions, with a networking break in between to share insights with attendees from other groups.Who Will You Work With?We're bringing together:College Principals and senior leadersSEND leads and inclusive practice specialistsApprenticeship and work-based learning providersEmployers creating inclusive entry-level opportunitiesLocal Authority SEND and transition teamsPolicy experts and sector bodiesYoung people with lived experience of SEND transitionsWho Should Attend?Senior representatives from:Colleges and Independent Training ProvidersApprenticeship and work-based learning providersLocal Authority SEND and transition servicesSupported employment and internship programmesAwarding OrganisationsEmployers committed to neuroinclusive recruitmentCareers and employability servicesWhether you're a Principal, SEND lead, employer partner, or transition coordinator, this event will focus on building cross-system solutions that work in practice.The OutcomeThe collective will produce a sector-wide report on bridging SEND transitions, with practical recommendations for providers, employers, and policymakers.With the SEND White Paper on the horizon, your voice in this conversation could help shape the policies that define inclusive practice for the next decade.Don't just respond to the transition challenge, help bridge the gap.Agenda🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AMWelcome and Scene Setting🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:20 AMKeynote Conversation: Mind the GapHost: Dr Katerina Kolyva, ETFInfo: Exploring cliff edges in learner transitions and the social justice imperative🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:00 AMPanel 1: Bridging SEND: School to FE TransitionsHost: Dr Vikki Smith (Chair), ETF🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AMBreak🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:55 AMPanel 2: The Post-18 Cliff Edge: Neuro-Inclusion & Lifelong LearningHost: Paul Stannard, AELP🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:45 PMLunch and Networking🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PMBreakout Session 1Host: A: Info: Group A: Supporting High Dependency Learners Through Transitions Group B: Ofsted & Inclusion: Policy vs Practice Group C: Reframing SEND: Towards Lifelong Neuro-Inclusion Group D: Workforce Development for Inclusive Practice🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PMBreak🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PMBreakout Session 2Host: A: Info: Group A: Supporting High Dependency Learners Through Transitions Group B: Ofsted & Inclusion: Policy vs Practice Group C: Reframing SEND: Towards Lifelong Neuro-Inclusion Group D: Workforce Development for Inclusive Practice🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMFacilitators Feedback and Wrap Up - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/bridging-the-send-transition-collective/100001863719327679 - **Event Categories**: contests, workshops, business, meetups, nonprofit, conferences, charities, job-fairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-04-24T08:00:00Z - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: Woburn House Conference Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 191.94, max: 256.1, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Woburn House Conference Centre - **lat**: 51.5257523 - **long**: -0.1296699 - **full address**: Woburn House Conference Centre, Tavistock Square, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bridging the SEND Transition Collective - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/757711e3f84c92f7ca00c0a7767a083dfd2935f6eac20c322b6be2924f2b90d3-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc4bdef-gmir.jpg?v=1771176655 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bridging the SEND Transition Collective being held? - **A:** Bridging the SEND Transition Collective takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Woburn House Conference Centre, Tavistock Square, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Bridging the SEND Transition Collective? - **A:** Ticket prices for Bridging the SEND Transition Collective range from GBP 192 to GBP 256 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdGBP 192 + GBP 11 fee + GBP 32 taxAvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 256 + GBP 14 fee + GBP 43 taxAvailable - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Bridging the SEND Transition Collective? - **A:** Bridging the SEND Transition Collective is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bridging the SEND Transition Collective? - **A:** Bridging the SEND Transition Collective is organized by FE & Skills Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bridging the SEND Transition Collective is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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