Parents & Carers :Options Post 16Full time collegeYoung people with moderate or severe learning difficulties and those with emotional and behavioural difficulties can access a range of courses at our local colleges. Discrete additional needs courses are available as well as mainstream courses, which with the appropriate level of support many young people with additional needs can access. Courses lead to a range of nationally recognised qualifications, check out our Qualification Ladder for more information. www.forward-together.org has more information on what courses are available or contact your local college Specialist collegesThe majority of students go to their local college and successfully complete their course. A very small number need additional facilities, which their local college cannot provide. If this is the case an application may be made to the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to fund a place at a specialist college. If this option is to be considered contact needs to be made with a Connexions Personal Adviser, who will be able to suggest appropriate colleges, help with the application and explain about funding. The LSC usually only fund people between 16 and 25 but they may support people beyond then. Each application is considered on an individual basis and there is no guarantee of funding. For further information on the Learning and Skills Council see www.lsc.gov.uk Work and TrainingThere are a number of different employment and training options to meet the particular needs and abilities of young people. Work Based LearningSome young people with additional needs, who know what career they wish to follow and are ready for work, may choose Work Based Learning. This combines working with studying for a NVQ, although other forms of training may be available. Check out our jobs database for details on what’s available or look at www.forward- together.org. ApprenticeshipsThese are available in a wide range of occupations, with training both on and off the job. They all include the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification. For more information www.apprenticeships.org.uk Entry to Employment (e2e)e2e offers short courses to young people who are not yet ready or able to train for a job or move on to college. e2e covers:
There are also pre-e2e programmes. For further information on these and other programmes aimed at helping young people prepare for employment, ask a Connexions PA. EmploymentCurrently relatively few young people enter employment without training. This option may be particularly difficult for a young person with additional needs. However, this option can be discussed with a PA. To find out more about local jobs check out our jobs database Young People staying in full time education or training may be able to apply for an Education Maintenance Allowance – visit www.direct.gov.uk/ema for more information. Parents & Carers
may be able to carry on claiming Benefits. For advice on benefits visit |