Local Offer - Futures Fair

Free Preparing for Adulthood Event for Doncaster’s SEND and neurodivergent Young People. Tuesday 25th November 2-6pm at Doncaster Racecourse.

FREE Preparing for Adulthood Event

We are delighted to announce a dedicated event on Tuesday 25^th November 2025 at the Racecourse in Doncaster to help SEND and neurodivergent young people prepare for adulthood. The event is specifically for young people aged 14-25 with a learning difficulty or who are neurodivergent and their families or carers and forms part of the council’s Great 8 priorities. The event will be a collaboration between local and national organisations and charities with professionals on hand to equip Doncaster’s young people with skills and options to create a bright future. 

Families and young people will be able to meet a wide range of organisations and professionals on the day that provide dedicated support and opportunities across Doncaster as well as covering the pillars of Preparing for Adulthood - education, employment and training, independence and housing, community inclusion and health. 

Tickets for the event

There will be two sessions, the first for Schools is 10-2pm and the second session for young people, parents and carers will be 2-6pm.

Tickets are free for both sessions, but must be booked in advance via Doncaster's Futures Fair Tickets, Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite

Event location information

• The event will be held at Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, DN2 6BB
• Parking at the event is free and available opposite the racecourse.
• Refreshments are available.
• The venue is fully accessible.

Feedback from attendees from last years event:

“I’m trying to grow and achieve more things. There’s lots of opportunities here for job roles including sports.” - Doncaster young person

“I think these events are immensely important because a lot of families and young people do not know the pathways and the services that are available to them – so these events are a lifeline.” National Development Team for Inclusion - Workshop speaker covering Supported Internships & getting young people into employment.

“A brilliant range of interactive stalls and the sensory room was really good – it had a really good feel, even though it was busy, my daughter was really calm. A great community spirit when everyone comes together to share information to help young people – more of this would be lovely.” – Parent of Doncaster young person.

“It helps to know there is support out there.” – Doncaster parent

“Really enjoyed the day – we had our own personal Amazon employer talk, which was really useful. They loved petting the goats from the community farm at the start of the day.” - Hayley – Journey Education Group

“Really useful and interesting to see what is out there – really beneficial to all parents and great that schools have brought children so they can access it too.” – Doncaster Parents Voice 

“Great opportunity to network and show what’s working well in various areas and work with other organisations and partners and help and engage with young people and families to find out more about accessing dentists and oral health.” - Oral Health Stall Holder

“I really enjoyed being there. I spoke with sports groups and talked with lots of people.” – Doncaster young person

More Information

If you have any questions, please email: doncasterfuturesfair@doncaster.gov.uk

Report

Doncaster Futures Fair Report

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