Enable - Stepping Up
Stepping Up is an innovative, and award-winning, employment programme for young people aged 14-19 who have learning disabilities. Stepping Up comprises of a 3-stage model which provides support tailored to young people with a learning disability, autistic spectrum disorder or additional support need in the senior phase at school.
"Stepping Up" is delivered at St Machar Academy by ENABLE Works, the employability arm of Enable Scotland, in small groups of 5-7 participants with termly workshops offered to S4 pupils. Support lasts for the pupil's time remaining in school, with one year of aftercare support available.
Aims
Stepping Up is a comprehensive support service, which takes pupils from an initial investigation of the world of work, through a process of discovery and planning for their future, to engagement with employers in the real workplace settings. It provides support to transition successfully from school and tailored aftercare to ensure that destinations are sustained and outcomes are maximised.
Criteria
This programme is designed for young people aged 14-19 with a learning disability, autistic spectrum disorder or additional support need.
Measured Impact
Stepping Up participants will be supported to complete a detailed Vocational Profile, which is a dynamic tool updated throughout the pupil's engagement on the programme. It allows us to develop insights into a young person's skills, abilities, interests and aspirations. The Vocational Profile includes an Action Plan which describes the activities for the next phase of the young person's journey, such as their intended destination or employments interests. Pupils are supported into Work Experience Placements, supported to complete employability workshops and a Community Impact Project, all of which demonstrate progression throughout the programme.