As part of the national Internships Work programme, Hertfordshire County Council has received a grant from the Department for Education to develop our SEND Employment Forum and increase the number of Supported Internships in our area.
The Services for Young People SEND Team is hosting a range of online events to increase awareness about the difference Supported Internships can make to the lives of young people and how employers can benefit from hiring young people with SEND.
Supported Internships Q&A sessions
These Q&A sessions are an opportunity to ask the people involved with running Supported Internships specific questions.
We run Q&A sessions for parents/carers and young people with SEND, and separate sessions for professionals working with young people and employers interested in offering Supported Internship.
Please register your interest by completing the form below and you will receive details of the next sessions.
The next Q&A sessions for parents and young people will be happening on:
- Wednesday 24th September 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Wednesday 26th November 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Wednesday 28th January 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Wednesday 25th March 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
The next Q&A sessions for professionals will be happening on:
- Wednesday 29th October 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Wednesday 17th December 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Wednesday 25th February 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
SEND Employment Forums
These termly Employment Forums enable Hertfordshire employers to improve the employment opportunities they provide for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. They will highlight the advantages of a diverse workforce and include talks from guest speakers and input from young people currently taking part in Supported Internships.
Please register your interest by completing the form below and you will receive details.
The next SEND Employment Forums will be happening on:
- Thursday 9th October 2025, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
- Thursday 5th February 2026, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
- Thursday 30th April 2026, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
- Thursday 11th June 2026, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
One-to-one information, advice and support
In addition, the Supported Internships Project Officer in our SEND Team is available every Friday afternoon, 2pm–4pm, for one-to-one discussions about Supported Internships via telephone or video call. To book a slot, please email SfYP.SENDSI@hertfordshire.gov.uk with your preferred date.
Booking form
Please use the form below to book your place on one of the above events. The link to the online session will be sent to you on receipt of the booking form.
To find out how we look after your personal data please read our Data Protection information.
Feedback
From a parent to the Supported Internships Project Officer in the SfYP SEND Team about a Supported Internships awareness event:
“I just wanted to say this was a really helpful forum. I have learn lots and found out lots! Thank you. I think this would help so many parents [who are helping their] young adults find their future.”
More information on Supported Internships
