Supported Internships

A supported internship is a work-based study programme for 16-24 year olds with learning difficulties, or special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who also have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Supported internships aim to help children and young people prepare for work by providing hands-on experience, skills training and support in the workplace.

Resources for supported internships:

• Your Future Supported Internships – On Course South West offer supported internships which is a structured a work-based study programme for 16-24 year olds with learning difficulties, disabilities or special educational needs (SEND) who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). These are designed to help young people get ready for work by providing hands-on experience, skills training and support in the workplace.
• What are Supported Internships: Easy Read (PDF – 810KB) – This publication was created by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) and explains what supported internships are, how to find out about them and how to get funding to support young people in to work.