Introduction to Options after Year 11

Poster of how SENDIAS can help — SENDIAS poster

Would you like to know what opportunities there are after your young person finishes year 11? This recorded webinar is a short introduction to what young people could consider doing after they are 16.

It focusses on those able to go to college or consider work at some point rather than those with very complex needs. We look at education and employment routes and how to encourage your son or daughter to gain the skills needed to make their way in life.

We consider:

Pathways to employment
Education options and what the different levels mean
What to look out for choosing a college
Work based training
Finding work
Other options
How to encourage your young person to make decisions about their future
Creating an action plan for the future

Webinar

Video presentation of Options after Year 11

Please note: At the time of recording (1^st July 2020) and to 1^st September 2020, the Careers Service offers guidance for NEET (not in employment, education, and training) 16-25 years, but from 1^st September 2020 it will only be for NEET 16-18 years old, and 16-25 years who have an EHCP.

This Webinar was delivered by the Young Person’s Advisers for SENDIAS, Jacqueline Paterson and Susanna Whittaker. Susanna has since left SENDIAS and Linda Fairbairn is now in the role.

More information about the Young Person’s Advisers for SENDIAS

Jacqueline Paterson and Linda Fairbairn are the Young Person’s advisers for SENDIAS.

Generally Jacqueline works in the North part of West Sussex and Linda works in the South.

You can find out more about them both through their ‘All About Me’ profiles:

Jacqueline - All about me part 1 — All about Jacqueline Paterson page one

Jacqueline - All about me part 2 — All about Jacqueline Paterson page two

Action Plans (mentioned in Webinar):

Action Plan

Useful Sources of Information / Websites

West Sussex Local offer

Your Space Website for Young People (good information for parents/carers/others)

Apprenticeships in Sussex (has search for Traineeships and Apprenticeships)

Supported Employment

For Those with Additional Needs who are also funded by Adult Services/Health Services (Please see Information on Local Offer for Criteria and Provision in your local area)

WorkAid (For those with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities in West Sussex)

Prince’s Trust

Princes Trust at Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (Bases in Worthing and Brighton)

West Sussex Re-engagement and Training Opportunities