What is a Supported Internship?

• Structured, work-based study programme for 16 to 24 year olds who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.
• The core aim of a supported internship study programme is a substantial work placement, facilitated by the support of an expert job coach.
• Supported interns are in full-time education and their supported internship work placements are part of their course.
• Supported interns spend most of their learning time - typically around 70% - in the workplace.

Who can do a Supported Internship?

16 – 24 year olds who 

• have an EHCP and
• want to find a job

There are no qualification requirements.

What does a Supported Internship involve?

Classroom Learning

• Personalised study programme 
• A chance to study for relevant qualifications (Including Maths and English)
• Continue to improve Maths and English skills

Work

• Most of your time will be spent at work
• You will learn how to do different jobs
• You will have a Job Coach to help you learn the job

Woodlands Meed Supported Internship Programme

Work placements in businesses and organisations across Mid Sussex.

Want to learn more?

Please contact careers@woodlandsmeed.co.uk

Useful links

• Introduction to Supported Internships - Overview | Rise 360
• Supported internships - GOV.UK
• Internships Work: Resources for Young People & Families - NDTi
• Access to Work: factsheet for customers - GOV.UK
• Supported Internships – West Sussex, Brighton & Hove Careers Hub
• Local Offer: Supported internships - West Sussex County Council
• Support from West Sussex County Council: Mike Smith is a Supported Internship Officer at West Sussex County Council. His post is funded by the Department of Education’s Internships Work Programme which aims to double the number of Supported Internship places in England by 2025. Mike.smith2@westsussex.gov.uk
•  West Sussex County Council Special Educational Needs Assessment Team, Children, Young People and Learning