{"id":70867,"date":"2025-08-01T11:59:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T10:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=70867"},"modified":"2026-10-01T11:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T10:21:04","slug":"supported-internships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years\/education-and-employment\/supported-internships\/","title":{"rendered":"Supported internships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a supported internship?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supported internship is a work-based learning program for young people aged 16 to 24 with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). It helps you gain skills and experience to get a paid job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unpaid and lasts 6 to 12 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires an education, health and care plan (EHCP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Split between work and college learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support from a job coach and college tutor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals of a supported internship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach skills that employers want<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show what you can do in the workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build confidence in your abilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Success is measured by getting paid employment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Young people aged 16 to 24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an EHCP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No entry requirements. Your college will create a plan that suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of a supported internship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain experience for your CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show employers and family what you can do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve English and maths skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn to travel independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice interview and money-handling skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Internships are unpaid and count as full-time education. You cannot claim Job Seekers Allowance during the course. You may be able to claim Universal Credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Supported internships - getting ready for work\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/4kp17FkpTok?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to find supported internships in Devon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colleges<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-tabs-block\"><ul class=\"accordion\" id=\"block_acf-block-6abe340cb76c6\" data-responsive-accordion-tabs=\"accordion medium-accordion large-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\"><li id=\"item-6abe340cb76c6-0\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>Bicton College<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-year course (36 weeks)<\/li>\n<li>Work up to three days a week with a job coach<\/li>\n<li>College two days a week for English, maths, and work skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bicton.ac.uk\/courses\/supported-internship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more about supported internships at Bicton College<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6abe340cb76c6-1\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC), Exeter<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><ul>\n<li>One-year course for learners aged 19+ with an EHCP<\/li>\n<li>Working two days a week with a job coach<\/li>\n<li>College one day a week for employment skills, teamwork, communication, and English or maths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exe-coll.ac.uk\/supported-internship-sen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more about supported internships at Exeter College<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6abe340cb76c6-2\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC), North Devon<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><ul>\n<li>One-year course for ages 16 to 24 with an EHCP<\/li>\n<li>Work placement with a job coach<\/li>\n<li>College one day a week for employability and English and maths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/courses\/detail\/supported-internship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more about supported internships at North Devon College<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6abe340cb76c6-3\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>South Devon College<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>South Devon College\u00a0runs two different supported internship programmes, for students aged 18 to 24 who want to move into employment, and need extra support to do so.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bridges into Work<\/strong>: Community placements<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aspire<\/strong>: Placements at Torbay Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southdevon.ac.uk\/jobs\/supported-internships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more about supported internships at South Devon College<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6abe340cb76c6-4\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>Plymouth City College<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><ul>\n<li>One-year course for ages 16 to 25<\/li>\n<li>Work placements with Plymouth City Council<\/li>\n<li>Course runs three days a week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityplym.ac.uk\/courses\/supported-internship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more about supported internships from Plymouth City Council<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other training providers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Devon and Cornwall Training Providers Network<\/strong>&nbsp;(DCTPN) are a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status that operates across Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They aim to promote the value of vocational and technical education, supporting people into work or further study, via education, training and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lots of information about different training opportunities &#8211; including supported internships &#8211; is available on their website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/trainingprovider.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon &amp; Cornwall Training Provider Network \u2013 Find Skills and Training Support<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d5be3348 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provider directory<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DCPTN work with a diverse group of training providers, including six FE Colleges, three universities, and more than 30 independent training providers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their <a href=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/7b8563ef07.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Which Way, Your Way<\/a>&nbsp;provider directory (pages 28\u201393) lists all the training providers offering in Devon, including those offering supported internships).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/7b8563ef07.html\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27-214x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27-428x600.png 428w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27-768x1076.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27-640x897.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/07\/Which-way-your-way-directory-2026-27.png 775w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ROC College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-year course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work placement supported by a job coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One day a week in college to complete English and maths and\/or relevant workplace qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedresponse.org.uk\/roc-college\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about ROC <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedresponse.org.uk\/roc-college\/studying-here\/employment-pathway\/\" rel=\"noopener\">College&#8217;s <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedresponse.org.uk\/roc-college\/\" rel=\"noopener\">employment pathways<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eat That Frog CIC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-year course for ages 16\u201324 with an EHCP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work placement with a job coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One day a week at Eat That Frog studying maths, English and independent living or employment skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eatthatfrog.ac.uk\/supported-internships\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about supported internships at Eat That Frog<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Deaf Academy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedeafacademy.ac.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about the Deaf Academy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">InFocus College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infocus-charity.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about supported internships at InFocus College<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifeworks College<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeworks-uk.org\/learning-disability-service\/our-college\/work-placements-and-internships\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about supported internships at Lifeworks College<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/supported-internships-for-young-people-with-learning-difficulties\/supported-internships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supported internships \u2013 GOV.UK<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentcarerforumdevon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndti.org.uk\/resources\/publication\/what-are-supported-internships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are supported internships? \u2013 NDTi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndti.org.uk\/resources\/internships-work-all-resources\/internships-work-resources-for-young-people-families\/stories_of_supported_internships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stories of supported internships \u2013 NDTi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndti.org.uk\/resources\/internships-work-all-resources\/internships-work-resources-for-young-people-families\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internships Work: Resources for Young People and Families \u2013 NDTi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndti.org.uk\/assets\/docs\/What-are-Supported-Internships-Easy-Read.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are supported internships? 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