Additional Needs

ADDITIONAL NEEDS PROGRAMMES

Focused on helping young people with additional needs, behaviour or mental health difficulties, special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), English as a second language (EAL), looked-after children or care leavers to develop employability skills and confidence, progress in education or move into work or apprenticeships. We also work with those who are or are at risk of becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training).

SUPPORTED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Supported Work Experience offers students who could struggle to engage in a mainstream Work Experience programme the opportunity to participate in an adapted programme. Students do a 1:1 careers interview and four pre-placement sessions: “Get Ready 4 Work Experience”. It covers the following topics; the benefits of work experience, transferable skills, making good first impressions and a “What is expected of me?” session. Students then go out on placement, one day a week for 4-6 weeks, for a half-day. Afterwards, they attend two post-placement sessions involving a CV workshop and a celebration event.

GET READY 4 WORK:

Interactive employability workshops aimed at year 9+ and designed to equip students with the essential skills and qualities needed for the workplace. Tailored to student needs, workshop options include Building Confidence & Self-Esteem, Resilience in the Workplace, Developing Interview Skills, Making Good First Impressions, Transferable Skills, and How to Create a CV. The programme can be customized to prepare students for work experience or help them reflect on their experiences, ensuring they are ready for the challenges of the working world.

WORKPLACE VISITS:

Give your students the opportunity to step into the world of professional careers with a visit to one of our prestigious partner organizations. These workplace visits include an office tour, a mini-career carousel, and an Inspire-facilitated activity or workshop. Students will experience real work environments, helping them envision their own future in these spaces and normalizing pathways to exciting careers. Our partners span industries such as law, accounting, engineering, creative marketing, and global trading, providing valuable insights into a wide range of profession.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CHALLENGE:

The Social Enterprise Challenge is an exciting, hands-on programme delivered in partnership with leading employers. Over the course of eight bespoke workshops, including two workplace visits, students are challenged to create their own social enterprise. This programme helps develop key skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and communication while giving students the opportunity to experience real-world professional environments. Our partners range from law firms to engineering companies, offering students a wide range of industry insights as they work to bring their social enterprise ideas to life.