Transition talks – Friday 24 October
Our transition event features talks on wills and trusts, deputyships and day, education and social opportunities after National Star, including Q&A sessions. Former learners talk about their experiences since leaving National Star.
Guest speakers | Manor Lounge
| Time | Talk Title and Speaker | Who can attend |
|---|---|---|
| 11am - 11.45am | Talk 1: Wills and Trusts, Deputyship and LPAs - Gavin Prideaux-Williams & Sandra Leyland-Williams from GPW Tax & Law in conjunction with Estate Planning Seminars will be talking about the advantages of diligent estate planning plus protecting the long-term security & wellbeing of your young person & what to consider for other beneficiaries, including other children. 20 min talk + 20 min Q&A to follow: 1. Learn how to protect your child’s financial future 2. Understand how Wills, Trusts and LPAs work in plain English 3. Discover how to safeguard benefits and entitlements 4. Get practical guidance from an experienced professional 5. Q&A - Ask your own questions in a friendly, supportive space (Speaker: Gavin Prideaux-Williams & Sandra Leyland-Williams – GPW Estate Planning & Estate Planning Seminars, Wrexham) | Families and Carers |
| 12.15pm - 1pm | Talk 2: Day, Education and Social Opportunities after National Star - Kathryn Courtenay-Evans & her Team from Guideposts Trust will talking about their learning & life skills programmes designed to support young people to access meaningful daytime activities and further develop essential skills for life after college - currently available in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire & Hertfordshire. 1. Learn more about the extensive life skills and vocational courses that Guideposts offer 2. Find out how to access the Friendship & Leisure programme virtually nationwide or in person for days out and events to help build lasting friendships & a fuller social life within the local community. 3. Q&A (Speaker: Kathryn Courtenay-Evans, CEO – Guideposts Trust) | Families and Carers |
| 1.30pm - 2.15pm | Talk 3: Wills and Trusts, Deputyship and LPAs - Gavin Prideaux-Williams & Sandra Leyland-Williams from GPW Tax & Law in conjunction with Estate Planning Seminars will be talking about the advantages of diligent estate planning plus protecting the long-term security & wellbeing of your young person & what to consider for other beneficiaries, including other children. 20 min talk + 20 min Q&A to follow: 1. Learn how to protect your child’s financial future 2. Understand how Wills, Trusts and LPAs work in plain English 3. Discover how to safeguard benefits and entitlements 4. Get practical guidance from an experienced professional 5. Q&A - Ask your own questions in a friendly, supportive space (Speaker: Gavin Prideaux-Williams & Sandra Leyland-Williams – GPW Estate Planning & Estate Planning Seminars, Wrexham) | Families and Carers |
| 2.45pm - 3.30pm | Talk 4: Long-term housing solutions after College - Rees Jones from national housing provider, Cavalry Healthcare & Abdul Latif from TillyCo (part of Cavalry Group) will cover the misconceptions of residential care & supported living, how Cavalry & TillyCo can help if you are looking for an autism specific service, a provision offering clinical care, a supported living cohort or a flat in a cluster community. Q&A to follow: 1. Differences between residential care & supported living – misconceptions & benefits 2. What long-term living solutions can Cavalry & TillyCo support you with 3. What counties do Cavalry currently operate in & where are they next developing services 4. Q&A (Speaker: Rees Jones – Cavalry Healthcare, Abdul Latif – TillyCo (part of the Cavalry Group) | Families and Carers |
Alumni talks | Drawing Room
| Time | Talk Title and Speaker | Who can attend |
|---|---|---|
| 11am - 11.30am | Alumni Group Talk 5: Join our group of ex-leavers as they talk about their experiences since leaving National Star (Speakers: TBC) | Families, Carers and Learners |
| 12pm - 12.30pm | Alumni Group Talk 6: Join our group of ex-leavers as they talk about their experiences since leaving National Star (Speakers: TBC) | Learners only |
| 2.15pm - 2.45pm | Alumni Group Talk 7: Join our group of ex-leavers as they talk about their experiences since leaving National Star (Speakers: TBC) | Families, Carers and Learners |
Last reviewed on 24/10/2025