In Plymouth, there are Post 16 settings that support students with special educational needs and disabilities. These include: • City College Plymouth • Eat That Frog • Skills Group • Plymouth Arts University • Achievement Training • Cornwall College To book an appointment to talk about training and education, sign up here (https://plymouth-self.achieveservice.com/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-c8535160-d506-4e0c-b859-b7a8b44837fa/AF-Stage-8881a954-a3b8-47b9-80ee-0157d44e9447/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes)and someone will contact you to book an appointment. More information on Post 16 settings is available on the Plymouth Online Directory here. (https://www.plymouthonlinedirectory.com/plymouthlocaloffer/post16settings)

SCOPE UK (https://www.scope.org.uk/employment-services/)- online employability skills training PLUSS (https://pluss.org.uk/)- support for building employability skills and finding work Complete Independence (https://completeindependence.com/services/)- support for entering training, education and work

Higher Education settings in Plymouth include: • City College Plymouth • Plymouth Arts University • Plymouth Marjon University • University of Plymouth When you start higher education, your Education Health and Care Plan will stop, but there is support available in these settings that can help. You can also get learning support if you didn't have a formal diagnosis of a disability or Education Health and Care Plan. To make an appointment to talk about going to university, sign up here (https://plymouth-self.achieveservice.com/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-c8535160-d506-4e0c-b859-b7a8b44837fa/AF-Stage-8881a954-a3b8-47b9-80ee-0157d44e9447/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes)and someone will contact you. More information from the Plymouth Online Directory is available here. (https://www.plymouthonlinedirectory.com/plymouthlocaloffer/goingtouniversity)

Supported Internships are for young people between the ages of 16-25 who have an Education Health and Care Plan. A Supported Internship will: • help you to gain skills for your work placement with an employer • build your confidence • help you gain qualifications such as English and maths • build experience for your CV. To talk about Supported Internships, sign up here (https://plymouth-self.achieveservice.com/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-c8535160-d506-4e0c-b859-b7a8b44837fa/AF-Stage-8881a954-a3b8-47b9-80ee-0157d44e9447/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes)and someone will contact you to book an appointment. To find out about funding during your internships, click here for the Plymouth Online Directory.

Apprenticeships offer the chance to: • complete a qualification • get on the job work experience • earn money. If you have a learning difficulty or disability, you are able to access a supported apprenticeship at Level 2 if you can achieve an Entry Level 3 qualification during their apprenticeship. British Sign Language has also been introduced as an alternative to English Functional Skills for those who have BSL as their first language. To talk about applying for apprenticeships, sign up here (https://plymouth-self.achieveservice.com/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-c8535160-d506-4e0c-b859-b7a8b44837fa/AF-Stage-8881a954-a3b8-47b9-80ee-0157d44e9447/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes)and someone will contact you to book an appointment. More information on supported apprenticeships is available on the BASE website here. (https://www.base-uk.org/sites/default/files/knowledgebase/Apps_A5_Learner_Support.pdf)

Volunteering is a great way to build skills, confidence and meet new people. Opportunities can include: • helping people or animals • admin tasks in an office • working in a shop • customer service • outdoor roles in nature or involving gardening. To talk about the latest volunteering opportunities, sign up here (https://plymouth-self.achieveservice.com/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-c8535160-d506-4e0c-b859-b7a8b44837fa/AF-Stage-8881a954-a3b8-47b9-80ee-0157d44e9447/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes)and someone will contact you to book an appointment.

Have you thought about starting your own business? If you are comfortable using computers, Outset and the Prince's Trust run online programmes that can help you to consider self-employment. To talk about self-employment support, sign up as a member here a(https://plymouth-self.achieveservice.com/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-c8535160-d506-4e0c-b859-b7a8b44837fa/AF-Stage-8881a954-a3b8-47b9-80ee-0157d44e9447/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes)nd someone will contact you to book an appointment.

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The Children, Young People and Families Neurodiversity Team at Livewell Southwest runs an advice line for any young people with a Neurodiversity diagnosis, or those on the Neurodiversity Pathway (and/or their families). To access this free service you just need to be registered with a Plymouth GP. The advice line is open: • Monday to Friday • 9-11am and 2-4pm • Contact number: 01752 435404 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dae349_79f7ba2f13b54ee2b3c1e223be57b1f0~mv2.png