Big Inclusive SEND Careers Handbook

Written for anyone involved in the careers education of young people with special educational needs and disabilities, this authoritative guide answers your questions about SEND, inclusion and careers. It will help you deliver an effective careers strategy to help vulnerable and disadvantaged young people reach their optimal career outcomes.

'I’d encourage anyone who is aspirational for the lives of young people to draw from the wisdom and best practice in [these] pages.' – Oli de Botton, CEO of the Careers and Enterprise Company

Everything you wanted to know about SEND, inclusion and careers (but were afraid to ask).

Whether you are a careers leader or adviser, school leadership team member, training provider, further education college representative, university staff member, employer, parent/carer or family member, or policymaker, this handbook is your essential guide to SEND careers. With actionable insights and practical advice, you can ensure that the most disadvantaged and vulnerable young people in our society have equal opportunities to succeed.

Inside you'll discover:

• Comprehensive strategies for supporting diverse career paths, from supported internships and accessible apprenticeships to higher education and entrepreneurship.
• In-depth analysis of the unique challenges faced by young people with additional needs and effective solutions to overcome them.
• Inspirational stories and voices from renowned experts in the field, such as David Morgan of the Career Development Institute, as well as careers practitioners, teaching staff, young people, parents and employers.

Inspired by the thousands of people Jenny has met and worked with, this accessible and engaging book brings together all the essential theories, policies and practices to help careers practitioners deliver an effective career strategy that will empower young people with additional needs to achieve their full potential.