Post-16 education, training and employment

Employment and help getting into work

All employers must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people in the workplace. See GOV.UK: Reasonable adjustments for workers with disabilities or health conditions.

Some young people with SEND need more support when they are entering employment.

The Council's Skills Service offers a wide range of courses and supports thousands of people every year to get into work.

The courses have been carefully chosen in areas to provide the best chance of finding employment.

There is a variety of courses on offer to help learners upskill or move into employment.

Eligible learners will not pay towards the cost of the course.

Traineeships are short, flexible programmes for 16 to 23 year-olds.

They combine work experience and pre-employment training to help people successfully find a job or access to an apprenticeship.

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.