What to consider 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 there? How long will it take? How much will it cost? You may wish to talk to your parent or carer about this. You can find out more about transport through the link below.
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 at the end of the internship
Supported internships
https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-cdc/media-centre/news-opinion/supported-internships
Apprenticeship
Listen to Zac’s blog about apprenticeships
Advantages
- Some professional qualifications
- Paid
- Training for a specific job
- Can gain a degree
- Can study degree after scheme
Disadvantages
- Not provided by all jobs
- Working while studying can be challenging
- Can limit your career path
- No job guarantees afterwards
- Lots of competition for places and jobs
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)
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
Find a Traineeship
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