Supported Internships

Supported Internships are for 16 to 24-year-olds with special educational needs and disabilities who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Supported interns will be enrolled on a course at college but spend most of their learning time - typically around 70% - in a workplace on an industry placement. Supported Internships last for a minimum of 6 months, and up to a year.

The aim of Supported Internships are to enable young people with EHCPs to gain paid employment by supporting the development of the skills valued by employers and the development of confidence in the abilities needed to perform successfully at work.

Supported Interns complete a personalised study programme delivered in college, which includes the chance to study for relevant qualifications as well as English and maths. Students are supported on their industry placement by a trained job coach who provides in-work support that tapers off, if appropriate, as they become more familiar with their role.

Supported Internships are delivered by a number of providers in Warrington as well as Warrington & Vale Royal College. Take a look at this webpage for more details of Supported Internship providers in Warrington.

Click here to read more about Supported Internships at Warrington & Vale Royal College.

Gaining independence and having the opportunity to move into your own home is very important as you develop into an adult. 

Supported living provision allows you to move out of the family home and take control of your own life, whilst living independently or in a small group. This allows you to put into practice all the skills you have learnt at college, whilst having staff on hand to support you if required. 

There are a number of supported living providers in Warrington and the surrounding areas. 

• MacIntyre is one charity offering supported living in Warrington.

• Catalyst Choices also offer supported living in Warrington. 

If you would like to search further service providers you can search on the My Life Warrington database.