Resources
These resources offer valuable information and support for young people with SEND and their parents in the UK who are seeking guidance on careers, education, and employment opportunities. They can help to make informed decisions and navigate the transition to adulthood successfully.
National Careers Service - SEND Support: The National Careers Service in the UK provides dedicated support and advice for individuals with SEND. They offer resources and guidance on finding suitable careers, training, and educational opportunities.
Website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
Scope: Scope is a UK-based disability charity that provides a wide range of resources and information for disabled individuals and their families, including guidance on careers and employment.
Website: https://www.scope.org.uk/services/
Contact: Contact is a charity that supports families with disabled children. They offer guidance on various aspects of life, including education and employment.
Website: https://contact.org.uk/help-for-families/information-advice-services/
Ambitious About Autism: This charity focuses on supporting young people with autism. They provide resources and information on education, employment, and transition planning.
Website: https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/what-we-do/employment/toolkits
Special Needs Jungle: Special Needs Jungle is a resource-rich website offering information, advice, and personal stories related to SEND, including guidance on education, training, and careers.
Website: https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/category/send/post16/
Mencap: Mencap is a UK charity that supports people with learning disabilities. They offer resources and information on employment and careers for individuals with learning disabilities.
Website: https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/employment
National Autistic Society (NAS): NAS provides guidance on employment and careers for individuals with autism. They offer resources, webinars, and advice for job seekers and employers.
Website: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment
The Prince's Trust: The Prince's Trust offers various programs and support for young people, including those with disabilities, looking to start their careers or businesses.
Website: https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/how-we-can-help
Disability Rights UK: Disability Rights UK provides a range of resources, including information on employment rights, benefits, and career development for disabled individuals.
Website: https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/employment
CXK Careers Hub: CXK provide a range of resources, including the Local offer, TEP Specialist Employment, SEND HE Links and SEND careers guidance.
Website: view.publitas.com/youth-employability-service/cxk-careers-additional-educational-needs/page/1
Start Profile: This Careers page helps students to make better choices about the future by understanding the opportunities available to them. There is the option to create your own online profile, find out about localised information and explore both job and apprenticeship opportunities.
Website: careers.startprofile.com/page/home-page
