Resources : SEND

Black Country Careers Hub SEND resources

The Black Country Careers Hub have developed a number of resources to support those working with young people with SEND in the different settings. Many of these resources are featured in the My Skills My Future programme.

Ambitious About Autism Toolkits

The resources will help employers to develop their awareness and understanding of autism. They will support the hiring and retaining of talented autistic young people.

All About Me

Developed by Green Corridor College this resource is part of the My Skills My Future programme.

Activity linked to TV SEND

Developed by the Inspiring Worcestershire Careers Hub team this resource has been specifically designed to be used as a discussion activity with SEND students around a TV programme linked to the world of work.

SEND A- Z of jobs activity SEND

Developed by the Inspiring Worcestershire Careers Hub team, this activity will enable SEND students to begin to learn how to research information regarding different job roles of interest to them.

SEND Same and Different

Learn more about the various aspects of early career development for 18-year olds with SEND and provide more targeted support with this model.

SEND Journey/Roadmap

Take a step in the right direction: help all stakeholders understand your SEND careers programme by using this template to present it visually.

SEND Careers Health Check

This interactive checklist will support you to think about the Careers provision you have within your SEND setting.

SEND – My Skills My Future

This programme has been collated from resources across our partners and network to support young people with SEND under the 2 groups identified in the SEND toolkit. It contains lessons around employability skill development , employer projects and engagement videos all to support young people in their next steps.

SEND Outreach Campaign E Pack

This is the electronic version of the SEND Outreach Campaign. It contains lots of useful resources for Career Leaders in a SEND setting.

Evenbreak – Career Advice Guide for Disabled People

Relevant and accessible careers support for disabled candidates looking for new or better work, delivered by careers professionals with lived experience of disability.

Evenbreak – Accessible job search site for disabled people

Evenbreak exists to solve a couple of big problems Employers told us they struggled to attract disabled candidates.

Ambitious About Autism – Education

Every child deserves a rich and fulfilling education - but many autistic pupils need extra support to thrive at school. In this section you will find information about how to access this support, as well as advice on how to communicate with schools and understanding exclusions guidance.

Natspec

Natspec is the membership association for organisations which offer specialist further education and training for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

Remploy – Disability Guide

Our Disability Guide for employers will improve disability confidence across your organisation.

Autism – Employment

We provide a variety of work programmes, training and resources to cater for autistic jobseekers and employers looking to benefit from hiring a more diverse workforce.

Mencap – Resources for employers

Best practice guides if you are looking to employ more people with a learning disability in your organisation.

British Association for Supported Employment

BASE is the national voice for providers of specialist employment support. We promote the principles and delivery of high quality Supported Employment services and work to improve the employment rates of disabled people.

Using the Gatsby Benchmarks for students with SEND

Good career guidance ensures that all young people, whatever their needs, background or ambitions, know the options open to them and can make the informed choices needed to fulfil their potential.

Disability Confident employer scheme

Information about employing disabled people and how the Disability Confident employer scheme can help your business.

Stage 3 : Evaluation and Review – Resource 7 : Gathering feedback and learnings from activities

Stage 2: Planning and Implementation – Resource 6 : Guidance on choosing and planning an activity

Stage 2: Planning and Implementation – Resource 5 : Gaining Support from different stakeholders

Stage 2: Planning and Implementation – Resource 4 : Tips for effective communication

Stage 1 : Awareness and Engagement – Resource 3 : Engaging with a School, Special School or College

Stage 1 : Awareness and Engagement – Resource 2 : The benefits and challenges

Stage 1 : Awareness and Engagement – Resource 1 : The Careers Landscape

Supporting Employers: Working with Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)