EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT
From age 16+:
Things to think about –
Enjoyment: Will you enjoy your course and will it help you get the job you want?
Regular Support : What extra support do you need and will you get it (will your EHCP continue, if you have one)?
Moving on support: What sort of support will you get to help you move to your new education provider?
Money: Will it cost you anything? Are there any grants to help you?
Trusted adult: Will you want or need someone to help you at meetings? If so who?
Transport: How will you get to where you need to be? How long will it take? How much will it cost?
What are your options –
Supported Internship:
Advantages
- real work experience
- must have an EHCP
- minimum of 26 weeks on work placement
- useful experience to add to CV
Disadvantages
- unpaid
- 12 months commitment
- no guarantee of a job
Apprenticeship:
Advantages
- some professional qualifications
- paid
- training for a specific job
- can gain degree
- can study degree after scheme
Disadvantages
- not provided by all jobs
- working while studying can be challenging
- can limit career path
- no job guarantees afterwards
- lots of competition for places and jobs
Further Education:
Advantages
- some professions require A-levels or a degree
- maximum career flexibility
- can work part-time
- emphasis is on education and learning
Disadvantages
- requires certain grades of GCSE qualification
- can take a long time
- student finances
- no guarantee of a job afterwards
Traineeship:
Advantages
- real work experience
- gain invaluable work experience
- traineeship from 6 weeks to a year
- training is provided
- can lead to apprenticeship or employment
Disadvantages
- unpaid
- must be unemployed and 16 to 24 years old
- no guarantee of a job
Other Options i.e. personalised learning college:
Advantages
- specialist bespoke learning
Disadvantages
- very specific criteria for gaining a place, this includes having an education, health and care plan
Post 16 providers
Provide link to NYC EHE page for this
Our Offer | Transitions Education Hub (transitionshub.co.uk)
SEND Provision – Transitions Hub
Supported Internship Providers
- Blueberry Academy – York
- Craven College
- Disability Action Yorkshire – Harrogate
- Groundworks Selby
- Health Education England – Darlington
- Henshaws College – Harrogate
- Middlesbrough College
- Scarborough TEC – Northallerton site
- Supporting Choice – Scarborough
National Careers Service
Results | Find a course | National Careers Service
Find an Apprenticeship
Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Need help with the application?
Telephone (0800 0150 400) or email: nationalhelpdesk@findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk
For more information: Become an apprentice: How apprenticeships work – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Traineeship
Find a traineeship – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Employment
How to get a job when you have a disability: About Disability Employment Advisors (jobcentreguide.co.uk)
Work choice voluntary programme helping you to find work: Work and Health Programme – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Employment and Advice Service to help you develop and gain employment skills: Education, Skills and Work | Mencap
Access to Work