SEND careers support
Explore education, training and employment options in a way that reflects your strengths, needs and goals.
Plan around what works for you
If you have special educational needs or a disability, careers planning should take account of your strengths, interests, support needs and the environments where you work best.
Your strengths and interests
Start with what you enjoy, what you are good at and the types of tasks or environments that suit you.
The support you need
Think about what helps you learn, communicate, travel, organise yourself or feel confident in a new setting.
A realistic next step
The right route should help you build skills and independence while moving towards a goal that matters to you.
Questions worth asking
- What support is available on this course, programme or placement?
- How will I travel there and what will the journey be like?
- What does a typical day look like?
- How much is classroom-based and how much is practical?
- What happens if I need extra help?
- What do people usually move on to afterwards?
Your route does not have to look like anybody else's
A useful careers plan is one that works for you. It can include extra preparation, different types of support or a more gradual move towards education, training or employment.
Explore your options
Supported internships
Find out about a supported, work-focused route into employment.
Explore supported internships →Options after Year 11
Compare the main routes into further education, training and work.
Compare your options →Get careers guidance
Talk through your options with a careers guidance practitioner.
Get careers guidance →Need help?
A careers guidance practitioner can help you understand your options and decide what to do next.