National SEND Employment Forum

Our new website has launched! Go to lighthousefuturestrust.org.uk to check out our brand new redesigned site, packed with information and resources around the programmes and services we offer!

Are you wanting to improve and develop your understanding of Autism further? Do you support someone on the spectrum and want more strategies to help them further? Do you work in education and want some more training on Autism? lighthouseschool.co.uk/training_suppo…

👋 This week is #NationalinclusionWeek hosted by Inclusive Employers 👨‍👩‍👦 This years theme is #ImpactMatters which highlights the incredible changes inclusion brings For employers, hosting supported internships has sparked organisation-wide transformation, proving just how powerful inclusion can be For our interns, gaining employment has been life-changing!

You can now see our meeting schedule on our website. Just go to nsef.co.uk/events/

Huge thanks to @kellydillon30 for joining us today to share all the amazing work the @CareerEnt are doing to support young people with SEND

For #CareersForAll I am doing zoom workshops where #SEND pupils can have a Q and A with Museums staff about their jobs. I would like to spread the word beyond West Yorkshire as this is a chance to engage anyone in the country! Any suggestions on where spread the word?

If you are looking for some inspiration today please take a look at the case studies on our website nsef.co.uk/resources/ and do get in touch with us if you are interested in learning more about supported internships

We have finished our research paper! Thank you to everyone who provided information. We will be publishing the data very soon.

Looking for hand made Christmas cards and gifts? Have a look at what our friends have createf as part of their #SupportedInternship Please buy and RT @sreddy100 @CllrBMurray @DirEd_Liverpool @LiverpoolSEND @lpoolcouncil

Employees with learning disabilities are an incredible asset to all industries. It is up to employers to #ThinkDifferently to welcome a diverse workforce. See the wide range of sectors that our class of 2018/2019 interns entered. #LDWork20 @mencap_charity

Some great resources - do take a look!

Thank you interns of @lighthouse_ft . Your candles have arrived, look and smell beautiful. As good as the best brands out there. @send_forum

Just received my fabulous candles from @blossomlightlft They smell amazing! See the second photo for the story behind this business. Support them if you can! instagram.com/p/CGKP_o4nFpdv…

Pleased to be invited as a guest speaker to share National Grid’s successful EmployAbility supported internship programme and why they are hugely beneficial for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. #TimeforAction @send_forum

Exciting news! We have our first online seminar running on Monday. How to Run a Reverse Job Fair led by Emma Shepherd. Get your free tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/how-to-set-u…

Today on #FindingYourFuture we have Luke Barrow, Weapon Technician in the RAF. Tune in at 3pm to hear about joining the @RoyalAirForce at 16, the variety in his role, travelling and meeting new people. youtube.com/watch?v=nnoL4R… @send_forum @dfnsearch @Intern2WorkLiv

Today’s #FindingYourFuture video with Claire Windsor is now live! Click below to hear about what it means to be a Sound Technician and Sound Designer for the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company @TheRSC @dfnsearch @DFNFoundation @send_forum @Intern2WorkLiv youtube.com/watch?v=U9mI_y…

Today we have DFN Project SEARCH graduate Kieran Scott on #FindingYourFuture. Kieran talks about helping customers, working in the café and assisting on the shop floor. Tune in at 3pm to hear his employment story! youtube.com/channel/UCM3Vm… @dfnsearch @DFNFoundation @send_forum

DFN Project SEARCH graduate Kieran Scott joins us at 3pm today to talk about applying for roles with the help of his job coach and how he secured a great position at Morrisons! #FindingYourFuture youtube.com/channel/UCM3Vm… @dfnsearch @DFNFoundation @send_forum @Intern2WorkLiv