Training, work experience and employment

Supported internships help young people with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) to learn new skills and get work experience. Supported internships are normally for young people who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.

When taking a supported internship you get help from a job coach, who is always there to support you.

If you are at school and want to find out more about supported internships, you should talk to your careers leader. This is a teacher who can give you advice on jobs and getting work experience.

If you want to visit a supported internship to ask questions and see if it's the right choice for you, ask your careers leader to set up an appointment.

You can use our directory to find supported internships near you:

We caught up with young people in Buckinghamshire who've been on supported internships and placements.

Meet Merson working at Sainsbury's

Meet Nathan working as table maker at Ercol

Meet Adam and Joe working as chefs at The Lion pub

Buckinghamshire Adult Learning has also made a video explaining more about Supported Internships.