Preparing for Adulthood

Employment and Skills Leeds is part of Leeds City Council.

We connect people and opportunities, promoting access to jobs, training and careers guidance and supporting employers with their recruitment and skills needs.

We can support you with careers advice and talk you through potential options for the future.

Email: esemployers@leeds.gov.uk

Website: https://www.inclusivegrowthleeds.com/employment-and-skills 

Our family values make the difference; Home From Home Care provides specialist residential care for adults (18+) with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical health & mental health needs. As an outcomes-focused service, we design bespoke environments, care and support packages around each person to enable them to lead a fulfilled adult life on their own terms. We focus on independence, self-worth and new opportunities as well as build on life skills from education to ensure each individual continues to progress and develop to their fullest potential.

Phone: 0800 587 0372

Email: getintouch@homefromhomecare.com

Website: www.homefromhomecare.com

Through the Maze is an information service for adults with learning disabilities, their families, carers, support staff and other and professionals.

We can help you find out about events, activities and groups being run for people with learning disabilities.

We can also signpost you to information and services which are for people with learning disabilities.

Website: https://www.through-the-maze.org.uk 

What is ITT?

Independent Travel Training (ITT) is a service that can offer eligible young people and adults training and support if they want to learn how to travel independently between home and school or college.

Who is the training for?

ITT is for eligible young people and adults who live in Leeds and have SEND (special educational needs and/or disabilities), who attend school, college or an adult day centre. We also provide travel training to children who are looked after.

What is to gain from ITT?

ITT enables a young person to travel independently to and from school or college. We can also offer ITT to eligible adults who have disabilities.

ITT can provide a person with vital life skills such as

• The ability to use buses and/or trains

• Road safety

• Increased confidence while out and about

• The ability to plan and learn a route

• The ability to handle money

• Being safe

These skills will also help with access to other social and leisure opportunities. This enables confidence, independence and contributes towards a healthy and fulfilled lifestyle.