Employability support from Year 9

Preparing a young person for work starts with increasing independence. This is why from nursery we:

  • use a support plan based on the child's needs
  • understand what matters to them
  • use short-term and long-term goals and aspirations.

From Year 9, there is an increased focus on employability. The table below shows the ways a young person can be prepared for employment.

You can find more information in our employment pages.

Year seven students in a science lesson

What employability support looks like

Year 9

Begin to think about a vocational profile that shows a student's: 

  • skills
  • abilities
  • interests
  • support needs 

Think about future options through the schools careers, education and guidance programme. 

Year 10

Explore future options which may include:

  • vocational profile
  • planning work experience

Year 11

Arrange work experiences based on vocational interests.

Plan post 16 education or training. Look at providers that can deliver this.

Ensure support plan includes future aspirations.

Post 16 / Post 19

Consider: 

  • Further or higher education
  • Supported Internship
  • Apprenticeship
  • Supported Employment
  • Access to work support
Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
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