Supported internships

All young people in full or part-time education aged 16 to 19 (16 to 24 where the student has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan) have been expected to follow a study programme - a coherent, personalised learning programme that offers breadth, depth and progression. A supported internship is one type of study programme specifically aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 who have a statement of special educational needs or an EHC plan, who want to move into employment and need extra support to do so.

• structured study programmes based primarily at an employer.
• enable young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to achieve sustainable, paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for work through learning in the workplace.
• normally last for a year and include unpaid work placements of at least six months.
• wherever possible, they support the young person to move into paid employment at the end of the programme.
• personalised study programme which includes the chance to study for relevant substantial qualifications
• if suitable, and English and maths to an appropriate level.

Check out the links below for more information and help finding a Supported Internship: