Post-16 education, training and employment

Supported internships are for young people aged 16 to 24 who have an Education Health and Care Plan. 

They are set up to develop helpful skills and attitudes needed for the workplace, and are suitable for those who learn best by doing.

Most learning takes place at work and only a small part of the placement is in a classroom. 

Supported internships are an education programme, so the work experience is not paid. However, at the end of the programme successful interns would be expected to be ready to take up paid work. 

The young person may need to have completed some qualifications before starting a supported internship.

There are several supported internships available for young people in South Tyneside aged 16-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

If the supported internship the young person wants to do is suitable, and their application is successful, the internship will become part of their EHCP.

For more information:

• contact our Supported Internship Co-ordinator: laura.burrell@southtyneside.gov.uk
• speak to SEND Services
• see Project Choice: Supported internships