This support and guidance can help you maximise your work and life skills and give you the best chance of career success in the future.

You may have different learning needs to others or may need some assistance in carrying out work duties. Whatever your reasons are for landing on this page, we aim to equip you with all the information you might need to decide on your next steps, whether that be transitioning from school to college, going to work, or taking further qualifications such as University-level study. 

Confident Futures Skills Show

Experience an enriching event designed especially for individuals with special educational needs, disabilities (SEND), and others facing barriers to employment. Our focus on inclusivity and sensory consciousness ensures a welcoming and spacious environment where you can explore and connect with disability-confident employers from diverse sectors.

Join us and discover opportunities that can shape your future.

Learn more and get involved today!

The Confident Futures Skills Show 2024

Resources

Resources for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Employ Autism Civil Service internship programme

An exciting eight week paid employment opportunity in the Civil Service is being offered to approximately 200 autistic young people.

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Civil Service Internship for 200 Autistic Young People

Ambitious About Autism are promoting a fantastic opportunity for a paid internship with the UK Civil Service for 200 autistic young people. ...

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

NHS Choices College: Tailored Education and Supported Internships

Interns spend 1 year learning maths, English and employability skills and attend up to three, 12-week placements with a Choices College Part...

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Transitioning from school to employment

Here are some top tips for SEND students preparing for the jump from school to work.

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

A wealth of resources from the ADHD Foundation

The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live ...

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Mission Employable Internship Applications Open for Young People with SEND

Our Supported Internship Programme, working together with Buckinghamshire College Group, is for young adults aged 19-25 years with learning ...

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Into Apprenticeships 2024 - The Guide for Disabled People

Into Apprenticeships is a guide for disabled people, parents and key advisers about applying for apprenticeships in England.

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Careers advice for young disabled people

Career Pathways is an independent careers advice service for people aged 15 to 25 who live in England and Wales.

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Work Experience

Opportunities

WhiffAway Ltd

Role/Job

Operations Department, Liaising with Customers & Operatives, Scheduling Jobs Nationwide, Warehouse Learning Assembly, Picking & Packing, Housekeeping, General Admin, Shadowing Accounts & Admin.

SEND Support Offered

Windsor Lodge Care Home

Role/Job

Caring, Supporting Others

SEND Support Offered

All About Children

Role/Job

Shadowing in Childcare Setting, Placement Alongside Course

SEND Support Offered

The Coffee Snobs

Role/Job

Social media, Outreach & Engagement, Sustainability, Restaurant Management, Marketing, E Commerce

SEND Support Offered

Hills Canine Hydrotherapy Ltd

Role/Job

Canine Hydrotherapist Assistant, Animal Care Assistant, Admin Duties, Meeting the Dogs, Preparing the Dogs for Physio

SEND Support Offered

Chambers Engineering Ltd

Role/Job

Apprenticeships in MV Tech, Welding/Fabrication, Parts Procurement & Supply

SEND Support Offered

Action for Children

Role/Job

Disability Support Volunteer

SEND Support Offered

Sapphire Gymnastics - Pitstone

Role/Job

Gymnastics Coaching, Cafe Assistant, Customer Service, Admin

SEND Support Offered

National Paralympic Heritage Trust

Role/Job

Admin, Collections, Front of House

SEND Support Offered

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Role/Job

Administrative & Clerical (Non-Clinical), Allied Health Professions (including dietetics, occupational therapy, orthoptics, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography, speech & language therapy), Biomedical Science, Clinical engineering, Clinical Research, Finance (Non-Clinical), Human Resources (Non-Clinical), IT (Non-Clinical), Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Property, Services & Estates (Non-Clinical)

SEND Support Offered

ANT Telecom

Role/Job

Sales & Sales Support, Marketing, Customer Service (Technical), Administration

SEND Support Offered

Women’s Cultural Arena (CIC)

Role/Job

Content Creators, Graphic Designers, Marketing Team, Project Managers

SEND Support Offered

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