Career guidance for those with SEND, SEMH, and EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan)
Understanding your options should help you make the right decision for you.
Thinking about the future can be an overwhelming task and even more so when you may have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) or additional need that may be creating barriers.
This webpage along with the wider support through this website should provide you with more information and sign post you to the right support for you assisting you on your way.
If you have an EHCP, it can remain with you through your further education and it may assist with gaining additional support when transitioning into your next step.
An additional need can vary from mild dyslexia, Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs all the way through to profound multiple learning disabilities.
Education Options
Understanding your options should help you make the right decision for you.
As you may know that children by law must remain in education until they are 18 in England.
There are several options to pick from so ensure you explore them all.
Useful links
Further Education and SEND
Further education, Training Providers and Sixth Form Colleges offer a wide range of courses for young people, at all levels of achievement.
Independent specialist colleges
If a student has very complex needs, they may need to consider an Independent Specialist Placement (ISP).
Independent training providers
Independent training providers offer further education in a range of different training centre locations across the county.
Supported internships
A study programme specifically aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 with a EHCP who wish to move into employment.
Traineeships
A traineeship is a work-based skills development program that includes a work placement.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences.
Employment and volunteering options
Guidance to help you to navigate the world of employment and volunteering.
SEND Support
Worcestershire SEND Local Offer
The Worcestershire Local Offer provides information about provision families can expect to be available across education, health and social care for children and young people who have Special Educational Need (SEN) or are disabled.
Worcestershire Educations Health Care Plans (EHCP) Support
Worcestershire County Council has a wide range of information for further questions and support you may have around EHCP’s and wider needs.
SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
SENDIASS gives impartial and neutral advice. They support parents/carers of children with SEND, children and young people themselves and provide many services to facilitate support.
Useful links
National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN)
Visit the website for National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN)
SEND Code of Practice
Read about the SEND Code of Practice on the GOV.UK website.
SEND Guide for Parents
Read the SEND guide for parents on the GOV.UK website.
Further information
You can find further information on your educational next steps in the SEND Life beyond School Choices booklets.
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