Useful Resources
The East Sussex Supported Employment Forum Supported Internship Videos
The East Sussex Supported Employment Forum (SEF) have created two videos. The videos show the journey of young people on supported internship programmes. The videos features local employers, a parent and interns from local providers. Providers include:
- East Sussex College Group (Hastings),
- Project Search (Eastbourne),
- Plumpton College, and
- Little Gate College.
- East Sussex Supported Internships
- East Sussex Supported Internships
Inclusive Recruitment
This video was created as part of the Internship Works project which aims to double supported internship provision in England by 2025. It is designed to support more young people with additional needs to have greater choice and control over their future, opening up opportunities that prepare them for adult life and independent living.
This video provides examples of good practice in relation to inclusive recruitment and is a resource for SEF members to support employer engagement and to improve outcomes for adults with additional needs.
- SEF Inclusive Recruitment Video
Training and resources for employers
Internship Works - resources for employers.
Lets be Clear (So Employers Know What You Are Asking For) - this document was created by NDTi and seeks to add some clarity about what we mean when we are approaching employers for work opportunities for young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
Careers East Sussex exists to support and inspire young people to make the right career choices and by providing opportunities by linking local businesses with schools and colleges to help bridge the gap between education and employment. This web page highlights the many ways employers can support young people.
Employer Ambassador Training - our Training & Events page includes dates for DFN Employer Ambassador Training which is open to managers or mentors who provide (or would like to) opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Which skills are employers seeking in your area?
Which skills are employers seeking in your area? - Office for National Statistics
Explore which jobs are advertised the most in your UK local authority area, and how many local residents have the relevant skills to fill them.
National Autistic Society (NAS) Employment Hub
NAS have launched a new employment advice hub on their website, full of evidence-based advice and guidance and practical resources tailored for autistic adults, their families and supporters.
The hub has new practical resources to empower autistic people and their families to advocate for themselves. These include letter templates to request reasonable adjustments as well as a list of common examples of adjustments.
It also includes advice for autistic people during recruitment and in the workplace, including guidance on what support is available and deciding whether and when to disclose autism to employers.
