To help you understand and support careers development within a SEND school please find below a range of resources and web links. There are a range of resources, ranging from best practice on supporting a careers activity in school or in your role as an Enterprise Adviser.
Best practice and employer guides:
The same and different wheel (learners unlikely to take GCSE's)
The same and different wheel (learners likely to take GCSE's)
A careers model from Talentino! which identifies aspects of the careers process for young people with SEND helping increase the understanding of employers and families.
Gatsby Foundation 'Perspectives from a SEND sector
A Gatsby Foundation publication featuring views from experts on career development for young people with SEND
Fuelling Futures: a guide to supporting SEND for Small and Medium-sized businesses
A practical guide to help employers provide workplace experiences, including supported internships and supported apprenticeships, for young people with SEND.
SEND Enterprise Adviser Resources:
Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit for SEND
A toolkit that can be used in Special Schools and for young people with SEND in mainstream settings to improve the achievement of all the Gatsby Benchmarks including tips for employers.
SEND Careers Health Checklist
This checklist can be used to deliver the Gatsby Benchmarks to help plan activities including considerations for young people with SEND.
SEND Careers strategy guidance
Key points from the Careers Strategy and Statutory Guidance from Talentino!
Further reading & useful links:
Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership Strategic Economic Plan 2016-30 West Midlands Combined Authority Strategic Economic Plan Government Careers Strategy