See all resources available if you are a resident of Sandwell with special education needs Or disabilities.
You may be interested in finding out more information regarding your next steps. Your local college can provide advice and guidance. To find out your nearest college and for more information visit:
www.collegeswestmidlands.org.uk
Some colleges provide supported internship programmes for their students with an Education, Health and Care Plan. Participating in a supported internship programme means you will spend most of your time on a work placement with an employer whilst being supported by a job coach. You will continue to go to college when not on your placement to complete work related qualifications.
If you are leaving college with an Education, Health and Care Plan, you may be able to apply for an apprenticeship where an exception has been made to the Level 2 Maths and English requirements. This is only possible on certain apprenticeships, so contact the Think Sandwell Specialist Employment Team for more information.
If you have a disability or mental health condition, you can get specialist support to help you find a job. This varies depending on the area you live in.
Local Support in Sandwell
In Sandwell, please to access a range of information:
http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/thinksandwell
For more information on supported internships contact your local college.
For more information on Inclusive Apprenticeships contact: http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/thinksandwell
For support to find a job from Sandwell Council’s Specialist Employment Team if you have a disability or mental health condition, visit: http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/thinksandwell
Specialist Employability Support (SES) is delivered in the Black Country by Shaw Trust in partnership with Sandwell Council. You can be referred to the SES programme via the Work Coach at your local Job Centre. For more information call 0121 569 5981.
Sandwell College in West Bromwich has a range of SENDsupport for current or prospective students. Their Foundation Learning programme is ideal for learners who have a mild or severe learning difficulty, ADHD, autism, Asperger Syndrome, emotional difficulties, challenging behaviour or circumstances, or a physical disability, and need direct support within a discrete provision. The team specialises in progressing students on to our mainstream vocational courses. For students who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and want to access mainstream provision to continue their studies, Sandwell College can offer support to help you. Find out more: https://www.sandwell.ac.uk/
Connexions are here to help
Connexions Sandwell gives statutory careers guidance to young people who live or are educated in the Sandwell area. We work with young people aged from 13-19 years – up to 25 years for people with Special Educational Needs (SEND).
The service is free and impartial. Connexions Sandwell are committed to providing young people with high quality independent impartial careers advice and guidance to enable them to take up work, an apprenticeship or further learning opportunities to fulfil their potential.
