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What Our Students Say

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

Rachel

“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

“Because I’ve got autism and I’d sometimes have trouble understanding things – because I need stuff breaking down into detail and explaining to me in a perfect way, in a much more understanding way, I have tutors that understand me a bit more.”

Max

Course Information

Introduction

Supported Internships are a structured, work-based study programme for 16-24 year olds with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), who have an education, health and care plan (EHCP).

Overview

Supported Internships are a structured, work-based study programme for 16-24 year olds with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), who have an education, health and care plan (EHCP). The aim is to support students to gain paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for work, through learning in the workplace.

Students spend two days in the workplace learning real skills, and one day in college focusing on English, maths and employability skills.

Students are supported by our expert job coaches throughout the programme. Each individual will follow a personalised study programme alongside their time at the employer.

The internship runs for one academic year. The work placement is unpaid with the goal for successful students to secure a paid job at the end of their internship.

Who is this course for?

  • Current LCC student
  • Have an EHCP
  • Minimum of 6 months work experience in the same field of a supported internship
  • Must be an independent traveller

Benefits and skills

  • Development of your confidence in an organisational setting.
  • Work-based skills that are relevant to any role.
  • Access to an expert team of job coaches used to working with people at all levels.
  • Personalised support based on your individual needs.
  • Encouragement and support with progression

Entry requirements

  • Current LCC student
  • Have an EHCP
  • Minimum of 6 months work experience in the same field of a supported internship
  • Must be an independent traveller

Course details

Duration: 1 year
Course Code: 78152-01

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