Pathways to Employment

Work-based learning

One of the most effective ways to prepare young people with SEN for employment is to arrange work-based learning:

Apprenticeships	Paid jobs, incorporate training, leading to nationally recognised qualifications. You can earn as you learn and gain practical skills.
Traineeships	Education and training programmes with work experience. Maximum of six months and include core components of work preparation training, English and Maths and a high-quality work experience placement.
Supported Internships	Structured study programmes for young people with EHCP, based primarily at an employer. Normally last for a year and include extended unpaid work placements of at least six months.

For more information, please see the Routes into Work Guide – NDTI

(Department for Work and Pensions)

Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.