SEND Careers
Case Study Profiles
Below is a range of case studies from student with disabilities.
Profile- Boris Profile- Farah Profile- Maria PROFILE- MARTHA Profile- Megan Profile- Aisha Profile- Alex
Apprenticeships
Getting to know the language used can help you make progress in securing a apprenticeship.
The Amazing Apprenticeships short film below follows the inspirational stories of apprentices with learning differences, disabilities and health conditions.
SEND specific information for apprenticeships
The below information will help students gain a further understanding of apprenticeship pathways.
- Finding an Inclusive Employer
- Apprenticeship Application Support
- Support for Apprentices with Additional Needs
- Apprenticeship Guide- The Essentials
For further information, please visit our Apprenticeship page.
Young Carer
There is specific support available for young careers to enable them to achieve their best. Take a look as the information below to help you.
Post 16 Colleges
The SEND Local Offer provides clear, comprehensive information on support and opportunities available to children, young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families/carers. It includes details of local educational, health and social care agencies, plus resources, activities and events, and provides links to local SENDIASS (SEND Information and Advice Service).
Doncaster SEND offer
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-send
Doncaster SENDIASS can offer impartial information, advice and support if you are: a parent or carer for a child or young person up to age 25 with special educational needs or disabilities.
Local to the Edington area, we have 2 specific SEND colleges. To gain a place at these colleges, students must hold a EHCP at the point of application. To find out more about they offer please head across to their websites or arrange to speak with a member of their staff.
Doncaster Communication Specialist College - supports students with a range of special educational needs, not just those with hearing impairment.
Harrison College- offers a skills based educational programme.
Post 18 Support
The guides below are useful for students considering university to help with understanding key terms and funding support.
- Fees & Funding
- HEre for you
- HE Disability Terminology
- Funding Support for Disabled Students
- Accessible University Guide
Further support can be accessed here.