Apprenticeships and supported apprenticeships for SEND young people

Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a paid job, where you earn and learn. You will spend:

• about 4 days as an apprentice
• 1 day at a college, training centre or at work.

To be an apprentice, you need to be at least 16 years old. Most apprentices are between the ages of 16 to 24 years old, but you can be older.

Qualifications you can get

Qualifications range from Level 2 to 7, and take at least 1 year to complete and are nationally recognised. This may take longer if you're doing a higher-level apprenticeship.

Continuing your apprenticeship will not affect your education, health, and care plan (EHC).

Passing an apprenticeship

To complete your apprenticeship, you will pass a qualification or an assessment.

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Supported apprenticeships

Supported apprenticeships can help you to achieve an apprenticeship. You will only need to work towards the standard requirements of English and maths, if you are unable to achieve a Level 2 in these subjects.

You will be supported with:

• applications to become an apprenticeship
• interview skills
• support while in work if needed.

Your employer can also get help to make you feel comfortable and supported in the workplace.