Upcoming SEND Next Step Events

Roots and Shoots is an independent, award-winning educational and environmental charity based in Kennington, South London.

We're inviting young people, parents and carers looking for their next steps to find out more about the programmes, training and support we offer for young people with SEN aged 16-24. View the events below, we'd love to see you there!

If you'd like to find out more beforehand, you can read about our vocational training programmes here, and our admissions arrangements here.

Moving on Up, SEND Transitions Event

Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 8XX

Thursday 16 April, 9.30am - 3.30pm

Moving On Up is focused on learning, work and fun for young people with SEND aged 18-25. Find places to learn, ways into work and fun opportunities.

FlourishFest, Spring Community Event

Roots and Shoots, Walnut Tree Walk, Kennington, SE11 6DN

Sunday 17 May, 11am - 3.30pm

At our upcoming annual spring community event FlourishFest, some of our brilliant education team will be available to talk to prospective families about our programmes and training, with tours of the site available. Many of our staff run activities across the site all day, providing a flavour of what we do at Roots and Shoots.

Post-16 Lambeth SEND Open Day

Park College, 5 Kennington Park Pl, London SE11 4AS

Thursday 7 May, 12pm - 4.30pm

Together with Park College, Care Trade and Share Community, the Lambeth SEND Open Day shares lots of options with young people in Lambeth on their potential next steps.

Roots and Shoots Open Evening

Roots and Shoots, Walnut Tree Walk, Kennington, SE11 6DN

Wednesday 10 June, 3.30pm - 7pm

Too busy to visit Roots and Shoots during the day? We will be open for a late afternoon and evening to share more about what our programmes, activities and more.

To find out more, please email placements@rootsandshoots.org.uk