1 of a series of 5 webinars designed to build practical knowledge, confidence, and collaboration around Preparing for Adulthood outcomes and transition pathways for young people with SEND.
This webinar is open to anyone wishing to find out more about Preparing for Adulthood, including:
- young people with SEND, with or without an EHCP. Young people from the age of 16 are able to make their own decisions around their education so can attend the webinars alone, or with family members
- parent carers and family members of young people with SEND
- professionals
The session will be delivered by Kate Clarke, Preparing for Adulthood Advisor at Southend-on-Sea City Council, and guest speakers. The session will include information, interactive activities, real-life scenarios and an opportunity for questions and answers.
See details of other webinars in the series
Session overview
This webinar will help you understand:
- how Supported Internships work and how they are delivered, including eligibility and funding
- Apprenticeship opportunities and reasonable adjustments for young people with SEND
- how to identify and approach prospective employers
Content:
- Supported Internships: programme structure, providers, programme outcomes and support for young people through job coaching
- Apprenticeships: entry requirements, eligibility, programme levels, functional skills (Math's and English) and support available for those with SEND
- employer engagement: communication and workplace adjustments, and the use of the Southend Vocational Profile