A Supported Internship is a study programme that includes extensive on-the-job training and works well for people with learning disabilities.
There are many benefits on top of develop work skills for young people including building confidence and soft skills like team working, there are opportunities to form relationships at work, interact with members of the public and contribute to the community. This has a positive impact on wellbeing.
The Supported Internships are for youngsters in full time education that have an Education, Health and Care Plan.
The internships will help young people achieve their aspirations and offer them a pathway to paid employment.
We currently have two DFN Project Search supported internships running in North East Lincolnshire. They are the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital programme in partnership with Linkage and the Local Authority and our new joint programme with Humberside Police and North East Lincolnshire Council, the education provider for this programme is Learning4life-GY.
To find out more about DFN Project Search, visit https://www.dfnprojectsearch.org/
Read guidance from the Department for Education.
If you have any questions please email: askannie@nelincs.gov.uk.
