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The Information, Advice and Guidance Team within the Council offers specialist support with transition, EHCP reviews and careers education to schools.

Each school has a dedicated IAG professional who should only be contacted through school networks. Their role is to work alongside the school to raise awareness and provide guidance on options after education.

Team Manger - Lorraine Jones
Email - lorraine.jones@sheffield.gov.uk

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Sheaf Training Centre

The Sheffield College

Garden Partners

Riva Project

Yes2Ventures

Big Ambitions

Autism Centre

Autism Plus

Disability Sport Yorkshire

Heeley City Farm.

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£ - Chargable session

Riva Project offers recreational and work-based training for people with disabilities or anyone who would benefit from independent living skills. It includes a café, charity shop, horticultural and customer service skills training, along with other essential life skills.

The centre is open from 9am-3pm Monday-Friday. Students can choose whether to spend 1-5 days with Riva Project.

If students do not want to participate in work experience, Riva Project also offers the option of attending for social activities.

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The Riva Project provides better life chances for people with disabilities in and around the Sheffield area.

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Sheaf Training Centre is a post-16 Further Education institute for the provision of education and training to students aged 16-19 and up to 25 for those with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Sheaf inspires each student to aim high and be the best they can be. As a result, they believe studying at Sheaf gives young people with SEND the opportunities to develop skills for adulthood, employment, and further training or education. Sheaf's strategic intent and priorities, mission, and values drive its motivation to educate, support and guide its students to achieve the very best in order to transform their lives.

Students can choose from a range of different programmes, each leading to an accredited qualification. In addition, the centre offers various enrichment opportunities for its students, including NCS and DofE awards.

For more information about the programmes available at Sheaf, visit the Lifelong Learning and Skills website. Please note that some programmes may require an EHCP.

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Sheaf Training Centre 2020/21 Academic Year
For our 2020/21 academic term and staff development dates, please click .
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, throughout lockdown and for the 2020/21 academic year, Sheaf Training Centre has remained open and we have worked extremely hard to safeguard all of our students and staff members. Our top priority at Sheaf remains ensuring upmost COVID-19 safety and the health and well-being of all of our students, their families, staff and visitors/guests. In order to ensure that we are staying as COVID-19 safe and secure as possible throughout 2020/21, we are conforming and complying with the Governmental guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19, we have carried out a rigorous risk assessment, we have reconfigured our campus walkways, learning environments, classrooms and workshops, we have adapted and applied learning bubble methodology (including smaller group sizes), we have structured some of our programmes to combine blended learning (students working from home) with on-campus learning activities, we have engineered measures in place to maintain a two metre social distance in our learning environments and we have hygiene and handwashing products and procedures in place in-line with Governmental guidance and NHS England recommendations. We wish to sincerely thank you for your support during this challenging time. Please do keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

To keep up to date with what's happening in Sheffield, you can sign up to regular COVID-19 email updates from Sheffield City Council by clicking here.

To get the latest NHS information and advice about COVID-19, please click here.

To check if you or your child has COVID-19 symptoms, please click here.

This resource, please click here, explains the different symptoms an individual may experience if they have COVID-19, a cold or the flu.

To get the latest NHS information and advice about COVID-19 tests, please click here.
Post 16 High Needs Provision at Sheaf Training
Sheaf Training Centre Sheaf is a vibrant learning and training facility which meets the needs of young people with SEND focusing on developing skills for adulthood and employment. Students are aged between 16 and 25 years old and access our High Needs Study Programmes through their Education, Health and Care Plan. Referrals are made via the SEND Assessment and Placement Team.

High Needs provision is delivered either on site at Sheaf Training Centre or off-site on a programme where learning is supported through one of our partner providers.
Student support:
Sheaf can provide access to a qualified art therapist and a qualified counsellor to work with learners.

Sheaf also employs an experienced Speech and Language Therapist.

Sheaf employs an experienced social worker to provide support.

The June 2017 Ofsted Inspection of Sheffield City Council provision found that "Specialist courses for learners with high needs are very well planned and highly effective."They also found that "Learners contribute well during stimulating activities and make good use of a wide range of excellent specialist resources such as assistive technology which enable them to progress well."

High Needs Programmes:

All High Needs Programmes include:

* English and maths at an appropriate level. Delivered through qualifications or embedded within learning activities at a level appropriate the learners e.g. use of money in shops, time when travel training, speaking appropriately to members of the public.
* Enrichment activities (including sport and leisure, creative and digital activities see - http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/radiosheaf ).
* Independent living
* Healthy lifestyles
* Community participation
* Enterprise and work related activities

Learners follow a range of pathways through one of our 4 programme areas:

Individualised Programmes

* Individualised timetables primarily using the practical skills based curriculum both within and outside Sheaf Training.
* Progression pathway towards supported living or work.
* Typically a two or three year programme.
* Links with community and adult social care based provision where appropriate.

Personal Progress/Preparation for Adulthood Programme

* Group based provision built around main curriculum areas within Sheaf
* Likely pathway to further vocational learning and mainstream college
* Typically a one or two year programme
* Access to Duke of Edinburgh Scheme once a week.

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Sheaf Training Centre 2020/21 Academic Year For our 2020/21 academic term and staff development dates, please click . Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Since the COVID-19 outbreak, throughout lockdown and for the 2020/21 academic year, Sheaf Training Centre has remained open and we have worked extremely hard to safeguard all of our students and staff members.

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Garden Partners is a social enterprise providing a gardening service to its customers whilst supporting people with learning disabilities. They provide help with preparing for work, building self-confidence, practical issues, life skills, and work experience/volunteering opportunities.

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Garden Partners is run by Peter Morton and Jenny Cooke. Peter works closely with members planning and carrying out gardening services: tidying, weeding, mowing lawns, trimming hedges and growing vegetables.

They have many years teaching experience, specialising in working with a range of abilities and needs.

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Garden Partners is run by Peter Morton and Jenny Cooke. Peter works closely with members planning and carrying out gardening services: tidying, weeding, mowing lawns, trimming hedges and growing vegetables. They have many years teaching experience, specialising in working with a range of abilities and needs.

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The Sheffield College runs various courses and programmes to support students with SEND into employment or further training.

For more information on each programme the college offers including entry requirements, course structure, support, timetables and progression, view the PDF information pack. Please note that an EHCP plan may be required for selected courses.

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Yes2Ventures aims to provide opportunities for those at a disadvantage in the labour market through the development of social enterprises. They pride themselves in not leaving anyone behind if certain opportunities cease to exist as they strive to find another opportunity to help you along your journey.

Confidence-building sessions such as origami, cooking and physical activity are also run with an aim of providing further opportunities for employment.

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Yes2Ventures is a Social Firm development agency based in Sheffield. For close to 20 years, it has been creating employment and training opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market.

Successful projects include Yes2Work, a New Deal for Disabled People job broker; Viewpoint Research, a telephone-based research service; Buster's Coffee Company, which boasted cafés in Doncaster, Leeds, and Sheffield; and a successful Travel Support service.

Whether you are looking to re-enter the labour market, want to learn new skills, or just need some help overcoming some of the barriers that are holding you back from doing what you want to do, Yes2Ventures might be able to help you.

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BUILDING SOCIAL FIRMS Yes2Ventures is a Social Firm development agency based in Sheffield. For close to 20 years, it has been creating employment and training opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market. Successful projects include Yes2Work, a New Deal for Disabled People job broker; Viewpoint Research, a telephone-based research service; Buster's Coffee...

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Big Ambitions delivers a range of services to support individuals to improve their wellbeing and achieve their employment aspirations. These include:

IPS Employment Support Programme

Keyworker for Learning Difficulties

Keyworker for Mental Health

Employer Champion Service

Job Retention Service.

All support can be delivered face-to-face or remotely.

If you would like to make a referral over the telephone, please contact 0114 2760039. Further information is available on the website: http://www.bigambitions.org.uk/

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The Autism Centre for Supported Employment

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£ - Chargable service

The Autism Centre for Supported Employment, based in Sheffield City Centre, helps working-age adults with ASD to find paid work opportunities and work experience placements. They provide specialist support as well as advice to their employer to ensure each individual receives the best experience they can.

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We are a small local Charity located in Sheffield City Centre. We have been offering support and advice to adults with autism as well as employers for 13 years, and we continue to grow. We have a number of clients in paid work as well as on work experience placements.

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Some programmes depend on eligibility criteria or may incur a small fee depending on circumstances.

Autism Plus is based in Sheffield. Its specialist employment team deliver a range of programmes and interventions for adults with autism, Asperger Syndrome, learning difficulties, mental health conditions and related conditions.

Its services are tailored to individual needs and focus on providing support to help individuals overcome barriers and progress towards employment, education or further training.

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Specialist care and support for adults and young people with autism, neurodiverse conditions, learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Across Yorkshire and Humberside.

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£ - Varied prices for sessions.

Sheffield Mencap looks at more natural progression routes as opposed to employment. This is important and encouraging for building skills in a range of areas from confidence, being sociable and independence.

The majority of members have left full-time education, however there is a large spectrum of ages involved.

Sheffield Mencap also deliver accredited, low entry level qualifications with AQA as the exam board including qualifications in independent living. They deliver over 200 individual sessions per week with an emphasis on embedding numeracy and literacy skills into the learning.

The centre also provides various sports clubs, a performing arts club as well as support around volunteering placements. Sheffield Mencap likes to push an individual's abilities to find and support their personal strengths.

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What We Do

Our vision is that all people with a learning disability and their carers feel valued, included and respected. We believe everyone should be supported to reach their full potential and to live the life they choose.
But what does it mean..?
What it means is that here at Norfolk Lodge we work hard to help people make the most of their lives; whether that be through establishing new friendships, learning to live independently, education or employment.

We understand that our members have the same hopes and ambitions as everyone else but face greater barriers. Our aim is to help our members with the steps to overcome these barriers and achieve their aspirations.

Our Mission is to initiate, develop, provide & support activities and services which improve the quality of life for people with a learning disability and their families.

This mission shows a commitment to people with a learning disability and their families by:

Identifying and working against all forms of inequality which disadvantages

Building up confidence and skills

Working towards ensuring full and meaningful lives

Our services are available to anyone in Sheffield with a learning disability and all are welcomed without prejudice.

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About Sheffield Mencap & Gateway Sheffield Mencap and Gateway was established in 1951 by parents of children with learning disabilities who wanted a better life for their children.

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The Sheffield College

Big Ambitions.

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The Sheffield College runs a supported work skills programme to develop independence, self-care and communication through employability.

For further information, including entry requirements, please view the PDF information pack.

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Big Ambitions is delivering a range of bespoke services to support young adults back into employment and improve their mental health and wellbeing. These include:

IPS Employment Support Programme

Student Support

Specialised Keyworker coaching for Learning Difficulties

Specialised Keyworker coaching for Mental Health

Employer Champion Service

Disability Confident Scheme

Job Retention Service.

All support can be delivered face-to-face or remotely.

If you would like to make a referral over the telephone, please contact 0114 2760039. Alternatively, email enquiries@bigambitions.org.uk.

Further information is available on the website: http://www.bigambitions.org.uk/

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Project Choice

The Sheffield College.

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EHCP is required

Project Choice is a Supported Internship programme for 16-24-year-olds with an Education Health Care Plan to gain work experience and develop employability skills.

The programme is ideal for students who are willing to work, learn and develop. A sophisticated job match system is used to ensure the young person is matched to a job suiting their interests and capabilities. Careers advice is also maintained after the completion of the internship.

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Summary
Project Choice is a supported internship programme that enables those aged 16-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan to gain work experience and develop employability skills, with the aim of supporting young people with learning difficulties, disabilities (LDD) and/or autism into sustainable employment. Participants spend a day a week in the classroom learning important work skills and developing their functional skills, and the rest of the week is spent on work placement. Interns complete up to three different placements across the academic year, giving them an insight into the variety of roles and departments available in the NHS, and are supported by mentors and where needed; job coaches. The programme is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and the Local Authorities.

Description

Exclusively for young adults aged 16 - 24 with Education and Health Care plans this work experience and internship offers young people the opportunity to become work ready within the NHS.

Rated 'Good' by OFSTED

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The Sheffield College offers a one-year full-time Supported Internship programme which provides an introduction to the skills and experience required for work or further study. View the PDF for further information.

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Within Reach Sheffield

ArtWorks

Enable Sheffield

Sheffield Mencap

The Sheffield College.

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The Within Reach brochure highlights sport and physical activity opportunities available for people with SEND. These clubs and groups aim to increase confidence, develop social skills and promote healthy lifestyles which could spark interest in volunteering opportunities within sport.

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Sport & Physical Activity Brochure for people in Sheffield

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Viewpoint Research

Recycling Revolution

Not Just a Shop

Big Ambitions.

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Viewpoint - Giving your customers a voice

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Viewpoint are the specialists in telephone feedback and customer satisfaction surveys, especially within the housing sector including local authorities, housing associations and construction businesses. We are based in Sheffield, Doncaster and Leeds and work across the UK.

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Recycling Revolution is a social enterprise which uses its business to make a difference to people in Sheffield who need additional support in the workplace, whether they are long-term unemployed or suffering from learning difficulties. Its company structure also allows them to donate any profits to charity.

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Recycling collections for your business, office, school or event.

Recycling Revolution is a not for profit Social Enterprise collecting waste from businesses in Sheffield.

All money goes back into the business to provide growth, employment of vulnerable people and donations to local charities.

Whatever kind of business you are, we have a reliable and competitive solution for your waste.

WHAT IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE...

A Social Enterprise is a business like any other except we have a social aim behind the work we do. We have no shareholders, so all money goes to develop the business and provide employment for people who may find work hard to come by.

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Recycling Revolution is a not for profit Social Enterprise collecting waste from businesses in Sheffield. All money goes back into the business to provide growth, employment of vulnerable people and donations to local charities. Whatever kind of business you are, we have a reliable and competitive solution for your waste.

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Not Just a Shop in Hillsborough is a charity shop providing training and retail work experience for young adults with learning diffficulties.

Call: 0114 232 1951.

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Big Ambition's Disability Confident programme is a government scheme which has been designed to support employers with guidance, resources, and recruiting and retaining staff with disabilities or health conditions.

It benefits business to become more inclusive by encouraging employers to think differently about disabilities and help them to take actions to improve their approach to recruiting and retaining staff.

To find out more, please contact 0114 2760039. Alternatively, email enquiries@bigambitions.org.uk. Further information is available online: http://www.bigambitions.org.uk/

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ArtWorks South Yorkshire is a creative arts organisation, inspiring and helping adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential and develop important life skills through creative workshops and placements. Workshops run in art, film, photography, craft, textiles, dance and drama.

Some of the volunteering programmes include gardening at Wentworth Woodhouse, maintaining local woodland at the Wildlife Trust and walking dogs at the Retired Greyhound Trust. Each year, ArtWorks also volunteer at Sheffield Doc Fest and participate in volunteering placements at local galleries.

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Artworks is a not for profit creative arts organisation, inspiring and helping adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential and develop important life skills through creative workshops and placements.

We support our artists to create and exhibit their artwork, participate in work placements within the creative industries and most importantly have fun!

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What we do

At ArtWorks we focus on collaborative practice and teamwork,

whilst assisting our artists to play an active role within their community. ArtWorks aims to challenge peopleʼs perceptions of learning disabilities through celebrating creativity and the ambition of our artists.

Our Mission

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate fully in arts and culture. We hope to raise the aspirations of artists with learning disabilities and autism that want to work in the arts & cultural sector. We encourage ambition and talent to freely thrive through creative projects, collaboration and community activities. Our programmess and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps our artists reach their goals and fulfill their potential.

Join ArtWorks

With an ever-growing group of artists, ArtWorks has three sites across Sheffield and Rotherham, giving us the opportunity to create all types of art work as well as film, dance, drama and more. Not only do we offer a variety of creative sessions, but we also provide activities to help promote independence, health and wellbeing. If you're interested in joining, contact Paul on 07865292526 for more information or click the button below to send us an email.

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ArtWorks South Yorkshire | Creative Arts Organisation | England

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ArtWorks South Yorkshire is a non for profit creative arts organisation, inspiring and helping adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential and develop important life skills through creative workshops and placements.

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Enable Sheffield offers support and encouragement in living, social and practical skills to enable people with learning and physical disabilities to encourage independent lifestyles.

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Welcome to ENABLE (Sheffield), we offer support and encouragement in living, social and practical skills to enable people with learning and physical disabilities to enjoy independent lifestyles.

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Welcome to ENABLE (Sheffield), we offer support and encouragement in living, social and practical skills to enable people with learning and physical disabilities to enjoy independent lifestyles.

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What We Do

Our vision is that all people with a learning disability and their carers feel valued, included and respected. We believe everyone should be supported to reach their full potential and to live the life they choose.
But what does it mean..?
What it means is that here at Norfolk Lodge we work hard to help people make the most of their lives; whether that be through establishing new friendships, learning to live independently, education or employment.

We understand that our members have the same hopes and ambitions as everyone else but face greater barriers. Our aim is to help our members with the steps to overcome these barriers and achieve their aspirations.

Our Mission is to initiate, develop, provide & support activities and services which improve the quality of life for people with a learning disability and their families.

This mission shows a commitment to people with a learning disability and their families by:

Identifying and working against all forms of inequality which disadvantages

Building up confidence and skills

Working towards ensuring full and meaningful lives

Our services are available to anyone in Sheffield with a learning disability and all are welcomed without prejudice.

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About Sheffield Mencap & Gateway Sheffield Mencap and Gateway was established in 1951 by parents of children with learning disabilities who wanted a better life for their children.

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The Sheffield College offers an Independent Living Skills to prepare students for their future and adult life. See the PDF file for further information.

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Helping young people and parents understand what a workplace looks like, the working environment and what they can expect when entering a similar workplace.

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Take a virtual tour around these businesses to get an idea of what it's like to work there!

Our 360 degree tours were produced for key businesses in the Ipswich area and funded through the Ipswich Opportunity Area project. Now kindly released for general viewing, the tours are a great way to explore these employers using photography, sound and video.

Access the tours on your desktop, laptop, tablet or phone and be sure to look around in each scene to find the hotspots for more information.

Lookout for our video-stars too - if you see someone who is the focus of a scene, click or tap on them to see their videos come to life! (Don't forget to switch the sound on!)

You can hop around the different areas inside each tour using the menu on the left

The Virtual Tours

Click or tap on any of the employer logos below to launch their virtual tour.

BT is a global communications company, with customers in more than 170 countries. Innovative and dynamic, we're using the power of computing, IT and communications to make a better world. Crucially, we're committed to doing so in a responsible, sustainable way.

With over 160 years experience in providing mortgages and savings for people in the East of England, Ipswich Building Society is uniquely placed to provide a personal service in our network of branches, agencies and over the telephone.

Ipswich Town Football Club is a professional football club located in Portman Road, Ipswich. Established in 1878 The Club has a rich heritage and has played host to a number of well known players and managers.

We are the construction, infrastructure and design division of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group. Our company is organised through five businesses of Construction, Transport, Tunnelling, Utility Services and Design. We deliver public and private sector projects of all sizes. We have been appointed on some of the UK's most complex construction and engineering schemes, where we provide tunnelling, utilities, building and civil engineering expertise.

Suffolk County Council is the administrative authority for the county of Suffolk in England. It is run by 75 elected county councillors, representing 63 divisions. The county council is responsible for a large range of services and employ staff to deliver them countywide

Ever wondered what it's like inside a nuclear power station? Join Graduate Apprentice Poppy Able on a tour of Sizewell B power station. (This video opens in YouTube on the EDF Channel). The video tour is also available on the EDF Profile here on icanbea...

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Employer Virtual Tours (360°, interactive)

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video tours

Here is a list of the virtual reality workplace tours in video format in our VR Tour Library. Click on a tile below to go to the tour. You can also check out our Youtube playlist , which includes all of the below tours.

How to view

Video tours

Once you have selected a tour by clicking on one of the above tiles, you can view the tour directly on our website on either your computer or mobile device. They can also be viewed in virtual reality using a Google Cardboard viewing device. To view 360 video tours in virtual reality, follow these steps:

1. Use a smartphone to access this page

2. Play a video, then select the YouTube button in the bottom right corner. This will redirect you to Youtube.com

3. While viewing the video on Youtube, select the icon in the bottom right corner

4. Insert your smartphone into your Google Cardboard device, and explore!

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Microsoft video series on seven ways to be more inclusive of people with disabilities.

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Disability inclusion training.

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Through our training and consultancy Disability Sheffield can help businesses by developing an inclusive workplace. As a disabled people's user led organisation we know just how beneficial employing disabled people can be. Our experienced staff can support you in creating a diverse, knowledgeable, and confident team.

We are an organisation run by disabled people, and as such we carry a fair deal of expertise. Under our guidance, you will meet your equality duties as an employer or service provider. You may even increase output and productivity in having a cohesive workplace and truly inclusive environment for customers and/or staff alike.

Working with a wide range of private and public services and dealing with staff members from senior management and human resources, our services are tailored to support business to improve their understanding of equality and disability.

Autism Insight Training

We are a small team made up of people with lived experience of Autism and Carers. We want to help our community have a better understanding of what it is like to live with Autism and the effects it can have on our lives so that together we can build and Autistic friendly community.

Disabled people are have their own spending power of £80Bn but their experiences at retailers influences the behaviour of family, friends and social circles which increases the potential market to £212Bn per year so it's in your interests to get it right. We can help service providers to make their services more Autistic friendly by making small changes that can have a massive effect the overall experience of someone with Autism and carers. -

Our training aims to give an introduction to autism from personal insight. We can help learners to:

* Have a better understanding of the wide variations of autism and how people cope in everyday situations
* Gain an understanding of how to support people on the autistic spectrum so that they are offering a more inclusive service
* Understand the popular misconceptions about autism and its related conditions and challenge these stereotypes

This is what people say about our Autism Insight training

'This session should be delivered to all private/public and voluntary sector organisations - we all need educating like this'

'This has been the some of the best and most useful training I have ever taken part in. I would recommend it to any organisation who works with the public and provides a service'

'Having training led by people with Autism is so very important. This is undoubtedly the best and most informative training I have ever been on'
If you are interested in booking our Autism Insight training please contact Disability Sheffield on 0114 253 6750

Disability Confident and Inclusion

We are now offering sessions to employers on Disability Confident and inclusion.

This course would suit large, medium or small businesses/organisations.

Courses run for 3 hours and can be delivered on your premises or at our office (cost will be more if we book room).

Disability Confident Course Aims and Objectives

* Have a solid understanding of disability equality and what this means in managing and recruiting disabled staff
* Be confident in identifying barriers and access issues for disabled employees and working alongside them to remove these
* Understand Disability Confident and how to register and become accredited understand the issues that disabled people encounter and the range of needs of disabled employees
* Understand the Equality Act and your obligation as an employer
* Appreciate the real benefit that supporting and employing disabled people can have on your workplace
* Become more effective in accessing a pool of diverse, talented people
* Have a set of tools that can help you to reduce sickness and stress in your workplace

Contact Kathryn Littlewood on 0114 253 6705 or kathryn.littlewood@disabilitysheffield.org.uk for costs per head as this is based on how many people will book.

Disability Equality Training

Our Disability Equality Training workshops provide the tools your organisation or service needs to become confident in how you work with disabled staff and/or disabled customers. The workshops are a mix of classroom and interactive sessions providing expert training suitable for people at all levels. The course is delivered in your own workplace venue/s or alternative location.

Over 19% of the UK population have an impairment or long term health condition. With over 12 million disabled people in the UK there is an overwhelming business-case to have an accessible and inclusive organisation and workforce, offering appeal to hundreds of potential customers.

After attending a workshop, staff will:

* Understand how to overcome customer service barriers faced by disabled people
* Understand the business case for employing and/or serving disabled people
* Know how to ensure the workplace and service is accessible and inclusive
* Understand the responsibilities of your employer under the Equality Act
* Be confident putting the theory into practice

For further information on the course or to book a session please contact Andrew Crooks on (0114) 253 6752 or email andrew.crooks@disabilitysheffield.org.uk

Training for Individual Employers and PAs

Disability Sheffield has once again secured some funding from Skills for Care to enable us to offer a programme of free training courses from Sept 2019 - Feb 2020.

This project is part of the Sheffield Employer and PA Development Group, a unique collaboration between Disability Sheffield, Sheffield City Council and Individual Employers and their Personal Assistants.

A summary of the courses currently available free of charge to IEs and PAs can be viewed here

Further information on how to apply for other training opportunities through the Sheffield Development Hub and Sheffield City Council's full training directory is available on the Council's website .

Disability Sheffield also facilitates the Individual Employer and PA Development Group. The group meets on a quarterly basis and works in a fully co-produced way to identify develop and implement learning opportunities and resources for IE and PAs in Sheffield. The group is open to anyone.

If you would like to join contact Disability Sheffield: info@disabiltysheffield.org.uk or phone Disability Sheffield on 0114 253 6750.

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Through our training and consultancy Disability Sheffield can help businesses by developing an inclusive workplace. As a disabled people's user led organisation we know just how beneficial employing disabled people can be. Our experienced staff can support you in creating a diverse, knowledgeable, and confident team.

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Disability Sheffield

Base UK

Ambitious for Autism.

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Disability Sheffield offers a free information service which signposts people to employment support.

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Disability Sheffield Information Service provides free, confidential information to disabled people, their families and friends, their personal assistants and carers and any other organisation or individual in Sheffield who needs information about a disability related issue.

You can contact us

By phone : on (0114) 253 6750

By e-mail : info@disabilitysheffield.org.uk

Online : by clicking on Contact Us

Here are some of the issues disabled people ask us about :-

* Disabled People's Rights
* Equipment and Adaptations
* Independent Living ( Direct Payments and Individual Budgets )
* Employing a Personal Assistant
* Leisure Interests
* Organisations and Self Help Groups

Information is available in a range of formats to suit your requirements on request. We aim to provide the information you need ourselves or, if we cannot do so, we will signpost you to an organisation that can

Click here to see our Service Leaflet

Click here to see our Factsheets on disability related issues

Our information service is provided by staff and volunteers who have direct experience of disability themselves and understand the barriers that disabled people can face in accessing information.

Click here if you are interested in volunteering with Disability Sheffield Information Service

Disability Sheffield Information Service is a member of DIAL , an independent network of local Disability Information and Advice Services run by and for disabled people.

Click here to see an independent evaluation report commissioned by NHS Sheffield who funded the pilot project to set up the Disability Information Service.

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Disability Sheffield Information Service provides free, confidential information to disabled people, their families and friends, their personal assistants and carers and any other organisation or individual in Sheffield who needs information about a disability related issue.

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Disability Sheffield has also created an employment factsheet resource which includes information on employment rights, permitted and voluntary work, and support with funding and employment.

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Base UK aims to assist people with disabilities by encouraging the provision of support into employment. They promote the training of supported employment throughout the UK.

Base is open to any agency delivering supported employment services in the UK.

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...the national umbrella group for the supported employment sector

Our purpose is to support, promote and develop the principles and provision of supported employment. We encourage all Supported Employment organisations to join us.

BASE aims to:
* Assist people with disabilities by encouraging the provision of support into employment.
* Endorse & promote quality standards in the delivery of Supported Employment.
* Nurture & encourage the setting up of new supported employment services.
* Promote the training of supported employment personnel throughout the UK.
* Provide regular, detailed information including an advisory & development service to association members.
* Liaise & negotiate with national and international government & non-government organisations to promote Supported Employment and the aims of the Association.

BASE is concerned with establishing collective action on national issues that cannot be addressed by individual agencies and members alone. BASE has helped to develop National Occupational Standards for Supported Employment, an accredited qualification and a framework of service quality standards. We want to see better quality support available to everyone who needs it.

Who runs BASE?

BASE is managed by a voluntary National Executive Committee (NEC) comprised of individuals with many years' experience of working in and managing the supported employment sector. The NEC is held accountable to members through Annual General Meetings and our seven regional networks, which elect the NEC. BASE has formal Articles and is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Our commercial activity is carried out by our trading company, Inclusive Trading CIC.

BASE was formed in 2006 through the merger of the National Association of Supported Employment and Association for Supported Employment. Both associations had been active in the area of supported employment in the UK since the early 1990's. It was felt that a unified voice was essential to protect the interests of the industry and to develop best practice within it.

What our members actually do

Using the Supported Employment model, our members work to secure sustainable employment for people with a disability or other disadvantage. They can help bring dramatic changes to the lifestyle of a person previously excluded from work. The benefits of employment include improve self-esteem, social relationships, confidence and skills as well as increased income and independence. BASE members work in close partnerships with employers and other agencies to make work a reality for the thousands of people who use our services.

Because everyone is different, our members offer a broad range of services; from work preparation and supported businesses through to job search, recruitment and retention. BASE members provide a valuable recruitment and retention resource for employers across the UK. In most cases this service is provided at no cost to the employer. You can find support here.

How we're funded

BASE is funded through membership subscriptions and our commercial activity. All commercial activity such as events, training, and consultancy work is handled through our training arm, Inclusive Trading CIC. All profits from Inclusive Trading CIC are donated to BASE. As a charity, we also welcome donations.

Who can be a member?

As an independent membership organisation, BASE is open to any agency delivering supported employment services in the UK. Affiliated membership is open to any organisation that is interested but not directly delivering supported employment services.

The benefits of membership

* Support a lobby for sustainable policy and funding
* Be part of a strong and respected national voice
* Access to a dedicated website with the latest news and developments
* Involvement in Government consultations
* Receive quarterly newsletter and regular email alerts
* Access to best practice and support
* Networking opportunities and access to our regional networks
* 20% off training delivered by BASE and a substantial discount at our annual conferences
* Free advertising of staff vacancies

To join BASE, please visit our membership page.

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About the British Association for Supported Employment

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Our purpose is to support, promote and develop the principles and provision of supported employment. We encourage all Supported Employment organisations to join us.

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Support for employees with health conditions or disabilities

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Support for employees with health conditions or disabilities

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The Access to Work grant scheme provides support to help people with disabilities or health conditions start or stay in work.

The support offered is based around individual needs, and could include a grant to help cover the costs of practical support in the workplace or for those working from home.

An Access to Work grant does not need to be paid back and could pay for a range of different support, including:

Support workers

Specialist equipment

Help with travel costs to work and back

Mental health support.

Find out more about the Access to Work scheme on GOV.UK

View the customer fact sheet here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-factsheet/access-to-work-factsheet-for-customers

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Ambition for Autism has provided a toolkit to provide information and resources for autistic young people who carry on into further education, employment or training.

It has been developed to support those working with autistic young people to understand their needs and help them onto the job ladder, or into further training or education. Included are resources for employers, post-16 careers and employability professionals, and young autistic people themselves.

The toolkit can be used as a whole or as separate parts relevant to the individual. The editable templates can be adapted to each young person's level of understanding and support needs.

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When they leave school, too few autistic young people carry on into further education, employment or training. Our Transition to Employment toolkit aims to tackle that problem.

It has been developed to support those working with autistic young people to understand their needs and help them onto the job ladder, or into further training or education.

It includes resources for employers, post-16 careers and employability professionals and young autistic people themselves. The toolkit can be used as a whole, or as separate parts relevant to you. You can use all the resources in a section, or just the ones relevant to you or the young person. The editable templates can be adapted to each young person's level of understanding and support needs.

To improve employment opportunities for young autistic people, download our free Transition to employment resource now.
Download the toolkit
Employ Autism

We have a successful track record supporting autistic young people into employment. Find out more about our work with employers and young people.

Training for post-16 careers and employability professionals and employers

You can contact the training and consultancy team to find out more about the services we offer careers and employability professionals and employers.

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Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding, and campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, The Rise School and Ambitious College we offer specialist education and support.

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Workfit

Get Ahead.

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WorkFit - National Down's Syndrome Association

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WorkFit - National Down's Syndrome Association

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WorkFit is the Down's Syndrome Association's employment programme which brings together employers and jobseekers who have Down's Syndrome.

It is a tailored service dedicated to training employers about the learning profile of people who have Down's Syndrome so they can be supported in the workplace.

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is the Down's Syndrome Association's employment programme which brings together employers and job-seekers who have Down's syndrome. It is a tailored service dedicated to training employers about the learning profile of people who have Down's syndrome so that they can be supported in the workplace. We focus on finding the right employment opportunities for people who have Down's syndrome and ensuring that they have the support they need to be successful in the workplace.

Supported employment is not an end destination but a stepping stone into a career pathway. Have a look at our YouTube Channel which illustrates the range of job roles that our candidates are employed to do.

As well as developing new opportunities, we want to progress employees in their careers by supporting them to expand their experience and learn new skills through training and opportunities for professional development.
Read our WorkFit Information Leaflet

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Workfit | Connecting employers and employees

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is the Down's Syndrome Association's employment programme which brings together employers and job-seekers who have Down's syndrome. It is a tailored service dedicated to training employers about the learning profile of people who have Down's syndrome so that they can be supported in the workplace.

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Disability Rights UK introduces 'Get Ahead' - an initiative co-produced with and for disabled young people.

Get Ahead provides information and resources on post-16 options and support in education, training and work. It is a platform where young people can have their voice heard and share the talents they have.