A guide to apprenticeships for young people with SEND
This toolkit has been designed to provide guidance for employers to support the engagement and recruitment in apprenticeships for young people with SEND.
Our aim is to provide the best possible service to the people of Cumbria in everything we do. We are passionate about the people we serve and the people who work with us are at the heart of what we do. Our successful, high quality apprenticeships programme has already benefited hundreds of young people and we're committed to keep providing opportunities for people who want to make a difference.
This is how we attract and encourage young peole woth SEND to apply for an apprenticeship.
(Link to follow) TOP TIPS GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT- PDF
(Link to follow) TOP TIPS GUIDE APPLYING FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP- PDF
(Link to follow) RECRUITMENT TIMELINE (this is what we do) - PDF
What type of apprenticeships are there?
Where can I find out more about apprenticeships?
How do I employ an apprentice?
How do I advertise an apprenticeship vacancy?
What are the costs and is there any funding for an employer (SME)?
How much does an apprentice get paid?
Cumbria County Council (CCC) webpages
Apprenticeship information and vacancies
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Government webpages
Types of apprenticeships - standards (the qualification)
Find an apprenticeship vacancy
Amazing apprenticeships (Government website)
Other useful resources
Department for Work and Pensions - advice about how to claim benefits or the effects on benefits when undertaking work experience, an apprenticeship or employment
Inspira - Support with careers advice; advice about the options and next step after finishing school in Year 11 and Year 13; and advice about apprenticeship vacancies
Cumbria Youth Alliance (CYA) - is a charity which provides a range of programmes & services to support young people aged primarily 14-25 years "Working with and for Young People to enable them to reach their full potential"
CYA's website is currently being updated, in the meantime you can contact it in the following ways:
Telephone: 01900603131
E-mail: juan@cya.org.uk
Here are some examples of how Cumbria County Council has supported some young people with SEND in their apprenticeships.
Link to documents to follow
We will continue to use feedback to improve and update this guide. Please send any comments to apprentice@cumbria.gov.uk with the subject heading 'Employer's guide to apprenticeships SEND'.
Apprenticeship Team
Cumbria County Council
Email: apprentice@cumbria.gov.uk
Telephone: 01228 221400
