The number of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) entering employment after leaving education is low, with only 5.9% of adults with a learning disability known to social care in paid employment in 2018-19. Yet having a job not only benefits the young adult; employers also report benefits such as improved employee engagement and a workforce with a more diverse range of skills and abilities. So how can we create the bridge necessary to enable young people with SEND to move seamlessly from education into the world of work?
This masterclass in The Essex Theatre aims to give social workers an understanding of:
Suzanne Davis, targeted employment manager, transitions team, Essex County Council
Jonathan Smith, SEN employment adviser, Essex County Council
Jethro Picton, targeted employment officer, Essex County Council