The event is designed to help young people explore the opportunities available to them after leaving school, including further education, training, employment and support services. Attendees will have the chance to meet with a range of education and training providers, employers and support agencies, all in one place.

This is an excellent opportunity for young people attending special schools, alternative provision, or mainstream schools with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as home-educated young people and their parent carers, to gather information and ask questions about their future pathways.

Event details:

📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026
🕙 10:00am – 2:30pm
📍 Grosvenor Church, Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB

Visitors can find out more about:

• Post-16 education and training opportunities
• Employment pathways and local employers
• Support available for young people when they leave school
• Services that can help with preparing for adulthood

There is free entry, free refreshments and free parking available throughout the day.

For further information, please contact Ben Mitchell at Benjamin.mitchell@devon.gov.uk.

We encourage any families beginning to think about life after school to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to explore the options available and connect with organisations that can offer support for the future.