↵Employment is a very important part of life. When people have a job, they feel part of society, they have a purpose, make new friends plus have money in their pockets to buy the things they want!

Many people think that people with SEND can’t work and have low expectations about what they are able to achieve. This is wrong.

Preparing for Adulthood Guides

Preparing for Adulthood - Important milestones and things that happen at different ages as you prepare for adulthood and the future

The National Development Team for Inclusion have developed a series of resources providing information about options for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to help them move into paid employment.

Disability Rights UK have extensive resources on their website

The Council for Disabled Childen have a series of Preparing for Adulthood guidance and toolkits including a specific guide to apprenticeships

Supported Internships

Supported Internships provide on-site practical work training, for young adults with special educational needs to gain work skills, leading to competitive paid employment. They are designed to develop transferable skills, knowledge and attitudes in readiness for paid employment. Students can develop Employability, Customer Service, Confidence, Maths, English and ICT whilst working alongside employees in a real employment setting. The classroom based learning at the workplace enables young people to try out three different work roles, supported by the tutor and the job coach. Contact our Barnet Education and Learning Service Post16 Education and Skills Team by emailing [email protected] for more information on the opportunities available to you.​

West London Alliance Supported Internships Guide 2024-25

Case Studies

Case Study: Godspower's journey with Harington

 

Case Study: Robert's journey at GSK

 

Resources