what is the SEND Advisory Network?
This progressive network aims to connect individuals from across the sector who have a shared interest in supporting young people with additional needs to access apprenticeships. Everyone is welcome to join and help to shape the resources, support and guidance provided to young people, their families and support networks.
We encourage all network members to contribute ideas, provide feedback on the resources developed, identify gaps in guidance and support and help to spread the word about the work of the group.
The network is free of charge to join.
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The aim of the SEND Advisory Network is to help to increase awareness of the barriers and challenges that can face some individuals when trying to access and progress through apprenticeships, and to inspire members to take action, reflect on their own processes and share their learnings with their wider networks.
- No membership costs
- Regular online meetings
- Thought provoking discussions and sharing ‘what works’
- Access to free resources
Please sign up to become a member of the network below.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Our network meets online to participate in engaging and informative workshops.
The agendas are always packed with brilliant speakers and lots of useful content.
Upcoming network meeting dates are:
- Thursday 26th September 2024, 15:45 – 16:45
- Monday 2nd December 2024, 15:45 – 16:45
- Thursday 6th March 2025, 15:45 – 16:45
If you would like to join a meeting, please register for the network and we will share the meeting details with you.
Meeting Highlight
In May, Amazing Apprenticeships and the SEND Advisory Network were joined by Ian Turley, Senior Policy Adviser for SEND in Post-16 Skills, Department for Education who shared some very exclusive news about the changes to English and maths.
The SEND Advisory Network was the first to hear the announcement outside of the DfE. The news was very welcome to the members of the group working with young people who this will directly benefit.
“ Thank you – really informative as usual. Really great to hear from Ian – great speaker.”
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If you have any ideas for resources, meeting topics, additional support requirements or information that could be helpful to both the network and individuals then please do send us your recommendations and ideas below.
We would also love to hear about your success stories or the challenges you’ve faced. If you are working on something that you would like to share at a future meeting, please contact us below so that you can be included in the agenda.
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Films
This Is My Story Film: with BSL
Our inspiration This Is My Story film showcases the diverse range of apprenticeship opportunities on offer, featuring a chef, software engineer, personal trainer and more.
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Apprentice Story: Chef @ Sodexo
Meet Esme, a Level 2 Production Chef apprentice with Sodexo.
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Apprentice Story: Community Activator Coach @ Future Youth Zone
Meet Nana, a Level 2 Community Activator Coach apprentice with Future Youth Zone.
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Apprentice Story: Fundraising Officer @ Abberton Rural Training
Meet Daisy, a Level 3 Fundraising apprentice with Abberton Rural Training.
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Apprentice Story: Personal Trainer @ Therapy Gyms
Meet Connell, a Level 3 Personal Trainer apprentice with Therapy Gyms, an organisation which provides fitness related therapy needs.
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Apprentice Story: Software Engineer @ BBC
Apprentice Stories, Films, SEND, disability, Diversity, film, inclusion, National Apprenticeship Week, NAW, naw2024, naw24, SEN, SEND, video, videos
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Apprentice Story: Sports Business Manager @ Herts FA
Meet Maisie, a Level 6 Sports Business Management apprentice with Hertfordshire FA.
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Resources
Key apprenticeship terms
This infographic could be used to introduce key apprenticeship terms to your students or potential apprentices.
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Apprenticeship Guide: The Essentials
Use this easy-read guide to discover the apprenticeship essentials.
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This Is My Story Lesson Slides
Engage your students with multiple activities designed to be used with the This Is My Story apprentice films.
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This Is My Story Teacher Guide and Student Activity
Classroom Activities, SEND, Teacher Guides, disability, Diversity, inclusion, National Apprenticeship Week, NAW, naw2024, naw24, SEN, SEND
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This Is My Story Apprentice Poster Bundle
We’ve created a set of brand-new posters to accompany our This Is My Story Films!
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