SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME Delivered by Etc. King’s Trust
What is a supported Internship?
What does a supported internship look like?
• It is a structured, work-
• Supported internships last for a
based study programme for 16–24-year-olds with SEND who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. • The core aim of a supported internship is a substantial work placement facilitated by the support of a job coach. • It is a great opportunity to improve the life changes of young people with SEND by supporting them into sustained, paid employment.
minimum of six months and up to one year. • It is a personalised study programme delivered by the college which includes the opportunity to study for relevant qualifications (maths and English) alongside their substantial work placement. • Supported interns are in full time education and the supported internship placements are part of the course. There is no expectation that the intern would be paid.