YOUR TRANSITION GUIDE TO LOCAL POST 16 OPTIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES INTRODUCTION County Council’s (SCC) NEXT YOU COULD STEPS guide is designed to talk you through the various post 16 education • Participate in full-time education (known options and to help you think about as a study programme) at a college, what route might be most suitable for school or with a training provider. you. It is designed to be used alongside • Take up an apprenticeship, guidance from your SEND Caseworker. traineeship, pre-supported internship or supported internship. Since September 2015 all young people have to participate in some form of education • Go into full-time employment or or training until they are 18. However, this volunteering (of 20 hours or more per does not mean you have to stay at school. week) if combined with accredited part-time education or training.

This Surrey NEXT STEPS guide highlights the local options available, however it is also important that you do your own independent research so that you can be confident that no opportunity has been missed.

PAGE 2 PAGE 3 CONTENTS PAGE QUALIFICATION LEVELS EXPLAINED

QUALIFICATION LEVELS EXPLAINED 5 L3 LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATION/PATHWAY MAP 6-7 Advanced Level A-Levels. (2 Years). GCSEs in applied subjects. SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS 9 International Baccalaureate.

Key Skills Level 3. PRE SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS (FUTURE CHOICES) 11 BTEC Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Level 3. TRAINEESHIPS 13 NVQ’s at Level 3.

LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS APPRENTICESHIPS 15-16 L2 Intermediate level GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4. SURREY APPRENTICESHIP 17 (1 Year). Key Skills Level 2. Functional Skills Level 2. FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES 19-23 BTEC Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Level 2. NVQs at Level 2. SIXTH FORM COLLEGES 25 LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATIONS SIXTH FORM COLLEGE COURSES AT ENTRY LEVEL L1 Foundation Level GCSEs grades D-G/3-1. LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 26-27 Functional Skills Level 1. BTEC Introductory Diplomas and Certificates at Level 1. SCHOOL SIXTH FORM 29-31 BTEC Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Level 1. NVQs at Level 1. EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING BEFORE AGE 18 32-33 Foundation Learning Pathways. LIFE 34-35 EL ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS HALOW 37 Each Entry Level Entry Level Certificates. qualification is available Skills for Life. UNIVERSITY 39 at three sub-levels: 1, Functional Skills at Entry Level. 2 and 3. Entry level 3 is the most difficult. Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at Entry 1. ACCESSING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT 41-45 (1-2 or 3 Years). Foundation Learning Pathways at Entry Level.

PAGE 4 PAGE 5 QUALIFICATION PATHWAY MAP

QUALIFICATION ENTRY LEVEL 1 ENTRY LEVEL 2 ENTRY LEVEL 3 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL Typical entry Typically no formal Typically no formal Typically no formal Four GCSEs at Four GCSEs at Five GCSEs at A Levels, Level 3 requirements. entry requirements. entry requirements. entry requirements. grade 2 or above grade 3 or above grade 4 or above qualifications and (Individual educational (including English (including English (including English Access to Higher establishments entry and Maths). and Maths) or a and Maths) or a Education courses. requirements may differ). Level 1 qualification Level 2 qualification ideally in a in a relevant subject. relevant subject. PATHWAYS PATHWAYS WORK BASED Pre-supported internship and Supported internship Pre-supported internship and Supported internship Learning that takes place in a work environment. It is a practical way of learning that offers real Traineeship Traineeship life work experience whilst working towards relevant qualifications Apprenticeship in the industry.

VOCATIONAL Further Education College Further Education College Learning involving more practical activities, it is commonly used to prepare a person for a particular Leaping into Future Education / Employment (LIFE) Leaping into Future Education / Employment (LIFE) trade or industry.

ACADEMIC Sixth Form College A more formal style of learning that is usually based on theory rather than practical activities. School Sixth Form

University SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP

Supported Internships help young The Access to Work fund can be used to people with an Education, Health provide additional support/equipment, and Care Plan (EHCP) to achieve including a job coach and/or the extra costs of transport if it is not possible to use public sustainable, paid employment. transport: www.gov.uk/access-to-work The personalised programme allows the young person to learn ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in the workplace whilst also having the chance to study for relevant You will need to have an Education, qualifications at an appropriate level. Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to access a Supported Internship. The internship normally lasts for a year and includes at least six months of unpaid RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION work experience (600 hours of training). Supported Internships are carried out for • Work. the most part in the work place, young people are helped to find a Supported Internship employer and will be matched SURREY PROVIDERS to a job that suits them. • Surrey Choices 70% of Surrey young people who undertook www.surreychoices.com a supported internship in 2017-18 achieved •  College employment at the end of the programme. www.brooklands.ac.uk

Although similar to a traineeship or •  College: apprenticeship, this type of programme is www.guildford.ac.uk tailored to those who would require a higher • Nescot College: level of support, such as a job coach. www.nescot.ac.uk

PAGE 8 PAGE 9 PRE-SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS - (Future Choices)

Pre-Supported Internships are VOCATIONAL OPTIONS designed for young people with an Education Health and Care Plan • Business. (EHCP) to enable the progression onto • Horticulture. a Supported Internship pathway in • Radio and Media. • Hospitality. the future. Pre-supported Internships • Woodwork. are ideal for those would benefit from a more supportive environment Alternative vocational training options and entry to the workplace. can be considered and sourced to meet the specific needs of individuals. Surrey County Council in partnership with Surrey Choices have designed a pre- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS supported internship training programme ‘Future Choices’. This programme is You will need to have an EHCP designed to prepare young people for or have a diagnosed learning adulthood and for the world of work. difficulty and/or disability.

Pre-interns, experience three vocational RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION rotations each year or if appropriate a single dedicated vocational option for the • Supported Internship. duration of the programme. Pre-interns • Employability Programme. attend their vocational options for three (Adult Social Care eligibility dependant). days per week, with the remaining two • Work. days spent on activities to gain life skills, improve health and wellbeing and become involved in community and social networks. SURREY PROVIDERS

• Surrey Choices www.surreychoices.com

PAGE 10 PAGE 11 TRAINEESHIPS Participating in a traineeship allows ENTRY REQUIREMENTS you to develop your skills and gain qualifications including English and There are no formal entry requirements Maths for those who need it, whilst to a traineeship, however you need to be benefitting from high quality work between the ages of 16-24, eligible to work in the UK and have no or little work experience. experience. They can last from 6 weeks to 6 months and are an ideal RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION stepping stone to an apprenticeship. The work experience placement • Apprenticeship. is not paid, but the costs of travel • Supported Internship. and meals might be supported by • Pre-Supported Internship. the training provider or employer. • Work. • Further Education College Qualifications. Young people with SEND may be eligible for support from a Job Coach for the duration SURREY PROVIDERS of their traineeship. Job Coaches provide on the job support to ensure that the • Traineeship Service website: young person is settled and comfortable www.gov.uk/find-traineeship in their role and can help with things like communication, understanding of tasks • : and resolving any issues that may arise. www.esc.ac.uk/traineeships

PAGE 12 PAGE 13 APPRENTICESHIPS

As an apprentice you can earn a Employers and training providers can provide salary whilst studying for a nationally support to apprentices with SEND in various recognised qualification and getting ways including through additional mentoring. Both employers and colleges have a duty ‘on the job’ training. It’s a way to gain under the Equality Act 2010 to make experience, strengthen your CV and reasonable adjustments for people with build your career. There is a wide disabilities. If you have a special educational range of apprenticeships available need and/or disability and have identified to suit every skill and passion and an apprenticeship that you are interested the training provider will offer in then you may wish to call the employer support for any additional needs. in advance to discuss with them what level of support they may be able to offer. Apprenticeships offer a different way of learning compared to college or If you’re not quite ready for an university, and you have the opportunity apprenticeship and want to gain further to get a qualification that will be skills and work experience prior to valued by potential employers. embarking on one then you may wish to consider the following options: Apprenticeships are available at different levels from intermediate to degree level and • Supported Internship. have different entry requirements depending • Pre-supported Internship. on apprenticeship and industry sector. The • Traineeship. current minimum wage for an apprentice is £3.90 per hour – although many employers RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION pay more with the average weekly take home pay for an apprentice being £170. You will • Work. be expected to work a minimum of 30 hours • Higher Apprenticeship. per week but will get at least 20 days of paid • University. holiday during the year plus bank holidays!

PAGE 14 PAGE 15 SURREY APPRENTICESHIPS SURREY PROVIDERS RELATED RESOURCES ACCOUNTING CUSTOMER SERVICE HIGHER RETAIL & FINANCE APPRENTICESHIPS Weir Training East Surrey College East Surrey College • Find an apprenticeship: • Amazing Apprenticeships: TEACHING & www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship www.amazingapprenticeships.com Brooklands College Nescot Guildford College Neighbour Training Weir Training Nescot TEACHING SUPPORT • Surrey County Council: • Association of Learning Providers Neighbour Training East Surrey College www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/early- in Surrey: AVIATION HIGHWAYS Guildford College careers/apprenticeship www.alpsurrey.co.uk East Surrey College EARLY YEARS MAINTENANCE Brooklands Colelge Brooklands College Guildford College Brooklands College Surrey County • Surrey Heath Borough Council: • Apprenticeship guide: Brooklands College Council www.surreyheath.gov.uk/council/ www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk BUSINESS & HOSPITALITY Nescot Weir Training jobs/apprenticeships ADMINISTRATION & CATERING East Surrey College ELECTRICAL Brooklands College TEAM LEADING & • Surrey and Sussex NHS: Brooklands College INSTALLATION Nescot MANAGEMENT www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ Nescot College Guildford College Weir Training Nescot working-for-us/apprenticeship Guildford College Nescot INFORMATION Weir Training Surrey County • East Surrey College: TECHNOLOGY Council WAREHOUSING www.esc.ac.uk/apprenticeships East Surrey College Brooklands College Weir Training Weir Training Guildford College Nescot • Guildford College: Neighbour Training Neighbour Training www.guildford.ac.uk/Apprenticeships Brooklands College Weir Training CARE SERVICES Nescot Neighbour Training • Brooklands College: East Surrey College Surrey County ESTATE AGENCY www.brooklands.ac.uk/apprenticeships Brooklands College Council Neighbour Training Nescot • Weir Training: MOTOR VEHICLE FITNESS www.weirtraining.co.uk CONSTRUCTION East Surrey College Brooklands College • Nescot College: East Surrey College Brooklands College www.nescot.ac.uk/apprenticeships Guildford College HAIRDRESSING Nescot Brooklands College East Surrey College • Neighbour Training: Nescot Brooklands College www.neighbour-training.co.uk Nescot CREATIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA Nescot

PAGE 16 PAGE 17 FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

Further education colleges cater for East Surrey College those aged 16 and over (some colleges Gatton Point, Road, provide discreet 14-16 education Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2JX provision) offering a wide range of vocational subjects as well as some www.esc.ac.uk academic subjects. All Surrey colleges Nescot offer supported learning environments, Road, Ewell, specialist provision and support. Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS Colleges typically offer a variety of learning www.nescot.ac.uk styles dependent on the method of study: Guildford College (Activate Group), • Work based - learning that takes place Stoke Road, in a work environment. It is a practical Guildford, Surrey, way of learning that offers real life work GU1 1EZ experience whilst working towards relevant www.guildford.ac.uk qualifications in the industry. For example; Supported Internship, Traineeship and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Apprenticeship. Please refer to individual college websites. • Vocational - learning involving more practical activities, it is commonly used to prepare a person for a particular trade RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION or industry. E.g. BTEC, NVQ, Laser and ASDAN qualifications. • Apprenticeship. • Supported Internship. • Pre Supported Internship. FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES • Work. IN SURREY • University.

Brooklands College Heath Road, , Surrey, KT13 8TT www.brooklands.ac.uk PAGE 18 PAGE 19 CATERING & ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGE COURSES HOSPITALITY Brooklands College 3 3 Guildford College 3 3 AT ENTRY LEVEL, LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 NESCOT 3 3 CONSTRUCTION ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 ACCOUNTING ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Brooklands College 3 3 Brooklands College 3 3 East Surrey College 3 3 East Surrey College 3 Guildford College 3 3 ANIMAL STUDIES ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 NESCOT 3 3 Merrist Wood College 3 3 EARLY YEARS ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 NESCOT 3 3 & CHILDCARE APPLIED SCIENCE ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Brooklands College 3 3 Brooklands College 3 East Surrey College 3 3 East Surrey College 3 NESCOT 3 3 ABORICULTURE ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 ELECTRICAL ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 & FORESTRY INSTALLATION Merrist Wood College 3 Brooklands College 3 ART & DESIGN ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 East Surrey College 3 Brooklands College 3 3 Guildford College 3 3 Guildford College 3 3 NESCOT 3 NESCOT 3 3 EMPLOYABILITY ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 AVIATION ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Merrist Wood College 3 3 East Surrey College 3 ENGINEERING ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 BAKING & COOKING ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Brooklands College 3 3 Brooklands College 3 3 East Surrey College 3 BUSINESS ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Guildford College 3 Brooklands College 3 FLORISTRY ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 East Surrey College 3 3 Merrist Wood College 3 3 Guildford College 3 HAIR & BEAUTY ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 NESCOT 3 Brooklands College 3 3 East Surrey College 3 3 Guildford College 3 3 NESCOT 3 3 PAGE 20 PAGE 21 MUSIC ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGE COURSES NESCOT 3 3 PERFORMING ARTS ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Guildford College 3 3 AT ENTRY LEVEL, LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 NESCOT 3 PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 HEALTH AND ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Guildford College 3 3 SOCIAL CARE PUBLIC SERVICES ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 3 3 Brooklands College Brooklands College 3 3 3 3 East Surrey College East Surrey College 3 3 3 3 Guildford College Merrist Wood College 3 3 NESCOT Nescot 3 3 HIGHWAYS ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 SEND & TRANSITION ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 MAINTENANCE Brooklands College 3 3 Brooklands College 3 East Surrey College 3 3 East Surrey College 3 Guildford College 3 HORTICULTURE ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Merrist Wood College 3 Merrist Wood College 3 3 NESCOT 3 3 INFORMATION ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 TECHNOLOGY SPORT ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 3 3 East Surrey College 3 3 Brooklands College 3 3 Guildford College 3 East Surrey College 3 NESCOT 3 3 Merrist Wood College 3 3 MEDIA ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 NESCOT Brooklnds College 3 3 TEACHING ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 3 Guildford College 3 3 Brooklands College NESCOT 3 3 TRAVEL & ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 3 MOTOR VEHICLE ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Brooklands College 3 East Surrey College 3 3 3 East Surrey College 3 NESCOT 3 3 Guildford College NESCOT 3 WILDLIFE & ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CONSERVATION Merrist Wood College 3 PAGE 22 PAGE 23 SIXTH FORM COLLEGES

Sixth form colleges cater for those aged 16 and over, offering a wide Castlefield Road, range of academic subjects as Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SD well as some vocational options. Many also offer a small learning www.guildford.ac.uk environment with support. Rydens Way, Most sixth form colleges offer Level 3 Woking, Surrey, qualifications, usually A Levels with some GU22 9DL offering BTEC qualifications in certain subjects. Most sixth form colleges will www.woking.ac.uk expect you to study three A Levels. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Sixth form colleges offer a more independent learning environment. Please refer to individual college websites.

SIXTH FORM COLLEGES IN SURREY RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION

Esher College • Apprenticeship. Road, • Supported Internship. , Surrey, • Work. KT7 0JB • University. www..ac.uk College Tuesley Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RS www.godalming.ac.uk

PAGE 24 PAGE 25 SIXTH FORM COLLEGE COURSES AT ENTRY LEVEL, LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2

ART & DESIGN ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 MEDIA GCSE ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Woking College 3 3 BIOLOGY GCSE ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 MEDIA ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Reigate College 3 Woking College 3 BUSINESS ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 PERFORMING ARTS ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Godalming College 3 Woking College 3 Reigate College 3 PUBLIC SERVICES ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Woking College 3 Reigate College 3 ENGLISH GCSE ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 SOCIOLOGY GCSE ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Godalming College 3 Godalming College 3 Reigate College 3 SPORT ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 HEALTH & ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Godalming College 3 SOCIAL CARE Reigate College 3 Reigate College 3 Woking College 3 Woking College 3 TRAVEL & TOURISM ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 INFORMATION ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Godalming College 3 TECHNOLOGY Reigate College 3 Reigate College 3 Woking College 3 MATHS GCSE ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Godalming College 3 Reigate College 3

PAGE 26 PAGE 27 SCHOOL SIXTH FORM School sixth forms cater for those SCHOOL SIXTH FORMS IN SURREY aged 16 and over, offering a wide range of academic subjects as ELMBRIDGE well as some vocational options. Many also offer a small learning www.cobhamfreeschool.org.uk environment with support. www.heathside.surrey.sch.uk Most school sixth forms offer Level 3 qualifications, usually A Levels with some School offering BTEC qualifications in certain www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk subjects. Most sixth form colleges will Three Rivers Academy expect you to study three A Levels. www.threeriversacademy.org School sixth forms can be more reassuring EPSOM & EWELL and familiar to some learners, who may have attended the school since year 7. www.blenheim.surrey.sch.uk Epsom & Ewell High School www.epsomandewellhighschool.com www.glynschool.org Rosebery School (single sex girls’ school) www.roseberyschool.co.uk

PAGE 28 PAGE 29 SCHOOL SIXTH FORMS IN SURREY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GUILDFORD REIGATE & SURREY HEATH: Please refer to individual school websites. Christ’s College The Beacon School Collingwood College www.christscollege.surrey.sch.uk www.thebeaconschool.co.uk www.collingwoodcollege.com RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION Royal Alexandra & Albert School Gordon’s School • Apprenticeship. www.raa-school.co.uk www.gordons.surrey.sch.uk www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk • Supported Internship. St Bede’s School • Work. TANDRIDGE www.guildfordcounty.co.uk www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk • University. Howard of Effingham School RUNNYMEDE www.oxtedschool.co.uk www.thehoward.org Fullbrook St Peter’s Catholic School www.fullbrook.surrey.sch.uk www.warlinghamschool.co.uk www.st-petersschool.co.uk Salesian School WAVERLEY MOLE VALLEY www.salesian.surrey.sch.uk All Hallows Catholic School SPELTHORNE and Sixth Form College www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk www.allhallows.net The Bishop Wand Church of England School The Priory Church of England Voluntary www.bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk Aided School WOKING St Paul’s Catholic College www.priorycofe.com St John the Baptist Catholic www.st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk St Andrew’s Catholic School Comprehensive School www.st-andrews.surrey.sch.uk www.sjb.surrey.sch.uk www.therfield.surrey.sch.uk

PAGE 30 PAGE 31 EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING BEFORE AGE 18 The law requires young people to SELF-EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT OR VOLUNTEERING RELATED RESOURCES be doing some form of recognised AT 18 AND OVER accredited education or training An increasing amount of young people National Careers Service until their 18th birthday. opt to work for themselves by becoming Young people who are aged 18 and over www.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk self-employed. It is important to be aware and unemployed can receive support Volunteering Matters however that there are rules and regulations Young people are also allowed to be in from the Job Centre to find vacancies. www.volunteeringmatters.org.uk on running your own business and the need work, which can be paid or voluntary, Many Job centres also have Disability to register as being self-employed to make providing it involves at least twenty hours Employment Advisers on hand to help National Minimum Wage sure that correct taxes are being paid. If of work per week, plus working towards those young people with SEND. www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates you are under the age of 18 then, alongside a nationally-recognised qualification. being self-employed for at least 20 hours or Employers have a duty under the more per week, you will need to be studying Young people can also become Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable towards an accredited qualification. self-employed as long as they are adjustments for disabled people in the doing part-time accredited education or workplace. Some young people with People aged 18-30, living in the UK and training alongside their self-employment. SEND may be eligible for an Access to unemployed, or working less than 16 Work grant that can pay for specialist education hours per week, and have a equipment and support in the workplace. business idea they would like to explore, the Prince’s Trust offer an Enterprise Young people eligible for Adult Social Care Programme where they can help you turn may benefit from engaging with Surrey your ideas in to reality. For more information Choices who help those with SEND find please visit www.princes-trust.org.uk volunteering placements and paid work. They also run job clubs that are open OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES: to everyone looking for work. For more www.gov.uk/working-for-yourself information visit: www.surreychoices.com

PAGE 32 PAGE 33 LIFE- (Leaping Into Future Employment/Education)

LIFE (Leaping into Future Employment/ Students work towards a needs-led Individualized support is provided for the Upon completing the LIFE programme, Education) is a full time Education accredited qualification and is focussed student alongside cooperative work with progression routes are planned with the Provision for young people aged 16 to around the delivery of small bite-sized units their workers, family and careers to provide young people to suit the needs and ability working towards a Laser Award, Certificate a holistic approach to meet the needs of of the student. Referring to the agreed 19 years old based at Frimley Green or Diploma (Entry 3 / Level 1). each student and enable them to learn, ‘intended destination’ discussed at the Youth Centre (Surrey Heath) who progress and thrive. beginning of the project, LIFE staff work experience barriers to learning. In addition, there will be Maths and English with the student to plan next steps. sessions enabling students to work towards In addition to the learning opportunity, LIFE runs two programmes (Year 1 and 2), Functional Skills Qualifications or GCSE’s. gaining qualifications and support in RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION which enables young people to progress finding work, the LIFE students: between the programme and also offers LIFE provides students with the time and • Apprenticeship. direct entry to Year 2 which is more focused support they need in order to overcome • Receive up to £20 a week training • Supported Internship. on Employability and Employability Skills. barriers and support them the progression allowance (based on full attendance • Pre-Supported Internship. into Employment, Education and Training. and participation). • Further Education. • Year One runs on a Tuesday – They have the opportunity to participate in • Independent Living. Thursday (9.30am-3pm). functional skills, vocational learning, Work • Are reimbursed for bus travel up to £20 • Training. Experience placements and personal and per week. • Work. • Year Two runs the formal Education social education. component on a Monday and Friday • Are provided with refreshments throughout (9.30am-3pm), with work experience In addition, the students will have the day. CONTACT LIFE one day a week and access to opportunities to take part in group Further information and queries on referrals Functional Skills lessons. work projects, a week work experience • Gain access to early help support should be sought from the SEN Case Worker. opportunity, trips and social activities. throughout the programme.

• Are given opportunities to undertake additional training including qualifications in First Aid and Food Hygiene.

• Are invited to a celebration event at the end of the course.

PAGE 34 PAGE 35 HALOW Halow’s purpose is to support young BUILDING FUTURES people with a learning disability on their journey into and through adult Halow’s Building Futures Group (BFG) offers life. It aims to ensure that every person young people with a learning disability the with a learning disability has the same opportunity to build confidence, work as part of a team, make informed choices in life and life choices and chances as any create a person-centred plan for their future. other person. YOUTH COMMITTEE Halow offers a blend of activities, giving young people the chance to enjoy an active Halow’s Youth Committee gives young people social life, make new friends and find further a voice and a choice. The Youth Committee educational and employment training. is open to all who are aged 18 and above who wish to meet friends old and new and BUDDIES contribute their ideas for future events.

Halow care is a social enterprise company ARTGU which employs ‘Buddies’ to work on a one to one basis with young people to give A Reason to Get Up! engages young people individual support and encouragement. aged 18 and over to engage in meaningful Each Buddy is matched with a young person daytime activity within the local community. with importance being placed on mutual ARTGU! will provide opportunities that interests and age matching. will give the same sense of purpose and satisfaction that other people of the same SOCIAL ACTIVITIES age gain from having a paid job.

Halow plan, arrange and co-ordinate social CONTACT HALOW activities for over 200 young people with a learning disability. Telephone: 01483 447960 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.halowproject.org.uk

PAGE 36 PAGE 37 UNIVERSITY Once gaining a Level 3 qualification, RELATED RESOURCES university can be a real option for those interested in studying higher education DSA – typically these are degrees (Level 6) www.ucas.com/finance/additional-funding/ or higher national diplomas (Level 5). disabled-students-allowances-dsas University courses usually take DSA Eligibility three years to complete and involve www.gov.uk/disabled-students- substantial self-directed study allowances-dsas/eligibility and research. Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS) EHCP’s cease once a young person goes to www.ucas.com university, however learners maybe entitled to claim the Disability Students Allowance (DSA). This is designed to cover any extra LOCAL UNIVERSITIES study-related costs incurred due to an impairment, mental health condition, or learning difficulty etc. It is neither a benefit Guildford, Surrey, nor a loan, so it doesn’t need repaying. GU2 7XH The amount received depends on individual www.surrey.ac.uk needs and not on personal income, nor that Kingston University of parents or partners. DSA is available to River House, both full-time and part-time students. Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 www.kingston.ac.uk

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Please refer to individual university websites.

RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION

• Work. PAGE 38 PAGE 39 ACCESSING POST 16 EDUCATION SUPPORT

School’s work with post 16 education Post 16 education providers have similar providers to ensure the young person responsibilities to schools to provide experiences a smooth transition reasonable support to young people with special educational needs, including when to college, training or employment they do not have an EHCP. This could focused education. This should first include access to a teaching assistant, be planned in the young person’s Year specialist teachers, one to one support, 9 Transition Review Meeting and at therapy input, independence skills and subsequent reviews until the move. adaptations to resources or technology to make them more accessible. The ways that the school may help the young person to prepare for moving to a If a young person arrives at a post 16 post 16 education provider can include: education provider and is assessed to need more support than they could usually • Taster sessions. provide, the post 16 education provider can request an EHCP assessment, up until • Discussions between the SENCOs at the young person achieves their learning each provider to ensure the young objectives, leaves education or training or person’s needs are understood. turns 25 years old (whichever happens first).

• Link Courses at post 16 education providers Support for young people on supported before leaving school. These are to assist internships (work element) is organised in transition planning, vocational tasting by the education provider and funded via and shared understanding of need. Access to Work: www.gov.uk/access-to-work

If the young person has an Education, Support for young people on an Health and Care plan (EHCP), this will be apprenticeship (learning element) is with them until they achieve their identified organised by the post 16 education provider learning objectives, leave education or who can claim funding to meet the costs of training permanently or turn 25 years old any appropriate reasonable adjustments. (whichever happens first). The support outlined in their plan must be fulfilled by their Post 16 education provider, such as a further education college.

PAGE 40 PAGE 41 ACCESSING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT ACCESS TO WORK ADULTS UNIVERSITY (HIGHER EDUCATION) (INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIPS) If the help needed at work is not covered Adults with SEND may want to Many young people with SEND progress Employers must make certain changes by the employer making reasonable continue with education to learn to higher education, however it is not (known as ‘reasonable adjustments’) to adjustments, further help may be able new skills and gain knowledge about possible to have an EHCP at University. make sure employees with disabilities available from Access to Work. subjects they are interested in. Those who require additional support and/or difficulties are not substantially and may incur extra costs as a result of disadvantaged when undertaking a An Access to Work grant can pay for: Surrey Supported Learning offers an their disability may be eligible for the job that they may find hard. These entry-level programme of courses for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). could include changing working hours • Special equipment, adaptations or support adult learners with learning difficulties The financial support offered is based or providing equipment to undertake worker services to help you do things like and/or disabilities, as well as courses on individual need not household the job. Employees are advised to: answer the phone or go to meetings. for those with hearing loss or those income and does not have to be repaid. who want to learn Makaton. Visit: Talk to your employer about changes • Help getting to and from work. www.surreycc.gov.uk/supportedlearning If a young person with an EHCP has a they must make in your workplace; confirmed higher education place, with Get extra help from Access to Work, Access to work grants may not be their permission, Surrey County Council including mental health support. available if employees already get certain will pass a copy of the EHCP to the benefits. They do not have to be paid relevant institution and to the assessor For more information on reasonable back and do not affect other benefits. for Disabled Students Allowance. adjustments please visit: www.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments- You can also apply for an Access to Higher Education is funded through the for-disabled-workers Work grant to get mental health support. Higher Education Funding Council for Visit: www.gov.uk/access-to-work England and the Special Educational Support for young people on an Needs Code of Practice does not apply apprenticeship (learning element) is to students in Higher Education. organised by the post 16 education provider For more information about the who can claim funding to meet the costs of Disabled Students Allowance and how any appropriate reasonable adjustments. to apply visit: www.gov.uk/disabled- students-allowances-dsas/overview

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Surrey County Council’s Transition team Parents or carers, may be eligible for • For more information about SEND 19 - 25 directly supports young people known a carer’s assessment. The assessment year olds’ entitlement to EHC plans, visit to the Children with Disabilities (CWD) will look at what you do to look after www.gov.uk and the find the Publications team from the age of 18 to 25, as they your child’s health and care needs, the pages. move from children’s to adults’ services. support that the Local Authority could offer, and potential support from other • The Preparing for Adulthood website The team is aware of the level of needs (low, local services. This can be particularly outlines how children with an EHC medium and high) of young people coming important when children become adults, plan should be practically supported to through the transition phase to become as their lifestyle may change (i.e. no longer develop skills for adulthood, right from adults. The SEND education team works with being in full time education), which could when they are in the early years. Visit: the Transition team in a joined-up manner affect your caring responsibilities. www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk to ensure both social care and education needs are considered in good time. To access the carers guide to support visit: • Supported Internships aim to equip young www.surreylocaloffer.org.uk/carerguide people aged 16 - 24 with the skills they If a young person is eligible for social care need to help them into employment. support, then social care funding may form For more information contact: part of the options that are available when [email protected] considering their route onwards from post 16 education. Any young person with a disability • SEND Advice Surrey offers impartial (or their parents or carers) can request an advice by phone and face to face to assessment of their social care needs. Visit: parents and carers, to help improve www.surreylocaloffer.org.uk/childtoadults access to services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Visit: www.sendadvicesurrey.org.uk

• Action for Carers supports and campaigns on behalf of carers in Surrey. Visit: www.actionforcarers.org.uk

• Contact offer a freephone helpline for families with disabled children and young people. Visit: www.contact.org.uk

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