Community of Practice - Employers
Supporting engagement between SEND schools and Employers
We know that interactions with employers can help make a life changing difference to the young people in our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Schools.
We have young people with a variety of career aspirations, as you can see from our video with Daventry Hill School students.
This page gives a variety of resources, and links to support which can help us to work together and create opportunities for individuals.
Nothing on this page is a nice thing to do, it is a sound business decision. We look forward to working with you, and welcome your ideas as to how to develop these resources.
Get Involved
Supported Internships
Supported Internships are a great way for individuals to access employment. But what are they? What benefits do they bring and how do I get involved?
Use the resources below to Help you
Introduction to Supported Internships – An interview with Ali Campbell about Supported Internships and the way in which they can benefit individuals and businesses.
Guide – A written guide to share with individuals or businesses about supported internships and the benefits they bring to all involved.
Offering Work Experience (Physical and Virtual)
The Value of Work Experience Placements – Hear from the Students at Slated Row about what they gained from various placements
https://www.speakersforschools.org/ - Offer a Virtual Work Experience Placement. From a short experience talk about your career, through to extended placements for individuals.
Could you prepare a workplace guide for us such as this one? It would really help the students to get an idea of what it would be like to work for your company
Think you could offer something, but are unsure? Please contact us directly thomas@track.org.uk
Give an Hour
https://www.semlep.com/news/2019/give-an-hour-to-inspire-young-people/ - SEMLEP Give an Hour to inspire young people
Enterprise Advisor
https://www.semlep.com/education-training/ - Find out how to sign up as an Enterprise Advisor, which Is a hugely rewarding role
Supporting young people with SEND - Richard Osborne - Hear about Richards role as an Enterprise Advisor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pluN1FJL7Vk – Enterprise Adviser Recruitment – Rewrite the Story – Video from the Career and Enterprise Company
Disability Confident and Access to work
By signing up to Disability Confident, you can show individuals that your business values all employers and will make adjustment sot ensure that all employees can thrive
Guide – Gives an introduction to Disability Confident, shows the different levels, gives case studies and most importantly shows you where to sign up
Infographic – Share with your workplace colleagues. Are they aware of Disability Confident?
Access to Work - Employers factsheet about Access to Work
What Adjustments Can an employer make? Hear from Kirstie Pope about the small changes which can be made to support autistic employees
Guides to Schools
Every school is different, but it is helpful for you to be able to see what the environment is like for students. We will be regularly adding schools, so please visit back to get a tour of more schools.
Daventry Hill School - 360 Tour
We are also looking for guides to your workplace which we can share with students, so please get in touch if you would be happy to show students around your workplace virtually.
Resources
If you have any questions we would love to hear from you (thomas@track.org.uk). Below are a list of resources which you may find useful
An Introduction to Autism in the Workplace E-Learning Unit
Employing disabled workers in adult social care and health
Mencap FAQ's Employing people with a learning disability