To gain employment young people, need to learn some fundamental skills, that are essential for the world of work, these could include:
- To be able to read and write at a functional level
- To use maths at a functional level
- To enjoy taking part in activities and learning new skills
- To understand and follow instructions
- To express self clearly so that others can understand
- To pay attention and maintain focus
- To learn the skills needed to get a job
- To be ready to learn and able to make appropriate behaviour choices
- To cope with change and unexpected situations
- To take part in meaningful work experience
Young people aged 16-19 that continue education (who have an EHC plan, those aged over 19 and up to age 25) should have a clear study plan that enables them to achieve the best possible outcomes in adult life. Educational settings should consider how the curriculum and qualification offer can be used to support the development of skills needed in future life.
Vocational work placements should ensure activities prepare the young person for healthy, independent living that supports building relationships and engagement in the community. Educational settings, schools and colleges should ensure courses enable progression to a qualification or work placement that is meaningful to the student without repeating learning already completed.
Employment / Aspirations
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- Numeracy
- Real world visits (fire stations, farms etc.)
- "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
- Meeting role models
- Talk about different careers and education options
- Access to career related role models
- Start to build a personal profile of interests and ambitions
- School sessions from visitors on their careers
Who is responsible?
- Parents/ Carers
- Special Education Needs and Disability Teams
- School
- Child
- Social Care Teams (if open)
- All Professionals involved with the child
- Start discussing interests, favourite subjects, any aspirations about work in the future etc.
- Start conversations using vocational profiles
- Independent careers information, advice and guidance must be provided from years 8 to 13
- A range of external organisations/providers should be invited into the school to talk about opportunities outside of the school
- Schools should use the Gatsby Benchmarks to support their careers provision
- Employers should be involved to explore real life employment options. Including Work Experience which should be meaningful to the pupil
Who is responsible?
- Parents/ Carers
- Special Education Needs and Disability Teams
- School
- Child
- Social Care Teams (if open)
- All Professionals involved with the child
- Continue to explore all possible options including supported employment, apprenticeships, supported internships, work-based learning, work-related learning at college, paid work, self-employment, higher education
- If going to higher education (university) the EHC plan will cease however young people should be made aware of the support available to them in higher education and how to claim it, including the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)
- Consider support required for young person to access services via Job Centre Plus or Care Plus Employability Services
Who is responsible?
- Parents/ Carers
- School
- Child
- Social Care Teams (if open)
- Continue to explore all possible options including supported employment, apprenticeships, supported internships, work based learning, work-related learning at college, paid work, self-employment, higher education (university)
- Consider support required for young person to access services via Job Centre Plus or CarePlus Employability Services
Who is responsible?
- Young person
- Social Care Teams (if open)
- School
- Parents/ Carers
