Supported internships
A supported internship is a college study programme for 16 to 24-year-olds with SEND usually lasting one academic year. They are primarily workplace-based and provide:
- skills for work
- support from an expert job coach
- a qualification.
A supported internship can help if you:
- have an education, health, and care (EHC) plan
- want to work
- require additional support
The NDTi website has a easy-read guide on supported internships.
Supported internships in Camden
The following organisations provide supported internships in Camden:
For more information contact [email protected]
Supported internships in neighbouring boroughs
The following organisations provide supported internships in neighbouring boroughs:
- Fairshot Cafe
- Ambitious College
- Project SEARCH in Wembley Park
- The Shaw Trust
- The City of Westminster College
- Project SEARCH IN City and Islington College at Moorfields Eye Hospital
- Project SEARCH in College of North West London (CNWL) at Charing Cross Hospital
The West London Alliance has a guide to supported internships
Send employment forum
The SEND Employment Forum, a key initiative under the Internships Work programme, aims to enhance employment outcomes for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The forum develops ways of working and collaborating with local partners, with the long term aim of having even more opportunities for young people with SEND which improve employment outcomes.
The following organisations sit on the SEND Employment Forum:
- Camden Council
- Swiss Cottage School
- Choices College
- Special Parent Forum
- Unity Works
- Capital City College
- SENDIASS
The forum is also a platform to share best practice and showcase successful transitions from Supported Internships in to paid employment for Camden young people with SEND. If you would like to share your journey to employment, feel free to contact us at [email protected]