Transition Information Network

This guide by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) aims to give a better understanding of the Access to Work scheme. It goes over what the scheme is, outlines its requirements, and goes over the role of internships in supporting access to work.

You can read the guide here: https://buff.ly/3pERfS1

Our Turn to Talk is the National Children's Bureau ’s (NCB) Youth-led podcast programme! All episodes are developed and directed by children and young people and focus on topics that are important to them.

Episode 10 has been written and directed by Carys, Lotte and Eden. These three young people work across NCB’s advisory groups and activities, working closely with the Department for Education , and by shaping our research and anti-bullying work.

This episode will explore the language we use when speaking to, and about, disabled young people and those with special educational needs. The group will reflect on why being careful with the words we use is so important, and the effect language can have when it is used in the wrong way.

In this episode Carys, Lotte and Eden will discuss:
• The impact of derogatory language and labelling, and why professionals need to be mindful of this.
• Some of the current debates around what language is appropriate to use.
• The impact that inappropriate language can have on young people, and their mental health.
• How the language you choose to use can help young people to build their identity.

You can listen to the podcast here: https://buff.ly/3T4kbz8
Find other Our Turn to Talk episodes here: https://buff.ly/3MAqhjP

A transcript of the podcast is available via the link in the episode description.

“I am a lot more confident, and I feel more independent.”

Ryan’s supported internship at The Sovini Group helped him explore career options he never considered before, such as electrician and plumber.

Learn more about supported internships here: https://buff.ly/43AF9sF

This short film explores the experiences of disabled young people and young people with special educational needs, and how their SENDIAS service supports them.

The Information, Advice and Support Services Network worked with young people from the Tower Hamlets service to create this film.

Watch it here: https://buff.ly/3t6fwiH

The second episode of our Youth-led podcast programme, Our Turn to Talk, has been released! In this series of podcasts all topics are chosen, developed and delivered by Young People for Young People.

In this episode, titled Accessing Mental Health Services as a Young Person, FLARE members Louise and Pavan interview Pamela Shaw. Pamela is the Principal Officer for Mental Health and Wellbeing and gives Louise and Pavan in-depth answers to their questions around mental health services.

Their discussion covers a variety of topics including:
• How mental health services could better meet the needs of young people
• How, and where, young people can access support for their mental health
• What young people should be aware of when accessing mental health services
• How young people can make a difference in improving mental health services
• How Covid-19 has affected young people’s mental health and the accessibility of mental health services.

Follow this link to listen to this exciting, Youth-led podcast: https://buff.ly/3C87rgi