The timing couldn't be more critical. Only 4.8% of young people with a learning disability known to local authorities in England are in paid work, compared to 80% of those without. Yet 86% of people with a learning disability desperately want to work, according to Mencap's 2023 survey. Supported internships offer an effective way to bridge this gap.
Supported internships are structured work-based study programmes specifically designed to meet the needs of young people aged 16-24 with special educational needs and disabilities. Targeted at those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or equivalent, these programmes take place entirely in the workplace, providing job coaching and life skills training throughout a full academic year.
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