NHS England Choices College

Supported Internships for 16-24 year olds with disabilities, learning difficulties and/or Autism.

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

Why do we do what we do? See for yourselves....

#disabilityemployment #inclusive #makingadifference #inclusiveemployers
https://t.co/h84N1FtYY5

[Natspec @Natspec]

Young people with SEND in colleges are also being poorly served by this broken system. While the govt’s SEND & AP Improvement Plan sets out reforms to tackle the situation in schools, it’s remarkably unambitious for 16-25 yr olds.

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

We’re so excited to be a part of this fight for change for young people with SEND

#supportedinternships

[Natspec @Natspec]

We'll shortly be speaking to MPs and stakeholders about our manifesto and how we achieve high quality further education for young people with SEND - fixing the problems that currently exist in the system. #NatspecManifesto2024

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

Another incredible success story from @NHS England Choices College York

Intern Matt has secured work at @TheGrandYork as a Reception Porter. Matt says that ‘he feels really happy about getting a job’

Congratulations Matt, we wish you every success!

#SEN #InclusiveEmployment

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

Sheffield&Doncaster intern Joe has been successful at gaining employment within the laboratories @SheffieldHosp
Joe wanted to write something about his journey for us to share with you

#InclusiveEmployment #SEN #SupportedInternship

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

🎓🎓 Graduation🎓🎓

Darlington cohort celebrated alongside mentors from @CDDFTNHS, @darlingtonbc, friends&family

Philip became a deserving recipient of the Corey Leckenby Determination Award, well done Philip!

Congratulations to all interns on their achievements this year 🥳

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

We have been shortlisted in the category of 🥁🥁🥁
Specialist Provision of the Year

This is an enormous honour and we are excited for the awards ceremony in October!

Congratulations to all finalists

#SEN #NASEN #SupportedInternships

[nasen @nasen_org]

Our shortlist is out! Check to see if your nomination made the cut.

We were overwhelmed with the submissions this year, so many amazing ideas - our judges had a hard job to pick. Thank you to everyone who participated!

https://t.co/ttx3g557pU

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

We are showcased in this weeks @HASOEngland newsletter 🙌

Read our about our work and interns journeys in the featured article

Choices College: An overview https://t.co/wazZKbI5RQ

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

🎓Graduation🎓

Stockton cohort enjoyed a meal together as part of their graduation celebration

Massive thank you to @NTeesHpoolNHSFT and @nthsolutionsllp who have given many of our interns placements this year which have resulted in 5 offers of employment!

#InclusiveEmployer

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

🎓🎓 Graduation 🎓🎓

Our South Tyneside cohort chose to celebrate at Laser Quest followed by certificate presentation and a buffet to congratulate them on their successes throughout the year

Good luck to our interns on their journeys!

#SupportedInternships #InclusiveEmployment

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

Graduation! 🎓

Last Friday our NHS England Choices College Northumberland cohort showed off their leavers hoodies at their celebration event!

Thank you to @NorthumbriaNHS for their continuing support for our interns

Congratulations!

#SupportedInternship #InclusiveEmployment

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

Another wonderful celebration for our 2023 graduating students

Congratulations to everyone!

#supportedinternship #inclusiveemployment

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

Feel Good Friday!

Former intern George from21/22 cohort has been successful for an administrative post at @SheffieldHosp

George urges more young people to try a #supportedinternship

Congratulations on your role!

#inclusiveemployment

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

an inspiring message from @RMcElhenney - sharing this information will give hope and confidence to so many young people going through diagnosis

#SEND #Neurodiversity

[Rob Mac @RMcElhenney]

I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! At 46!

I go through the full diagnosis/prognosis on the @thesunnypodcast (which drops in 2 weeks)

It’s not something I would normally talk about publicly but I figured there are
others who struggle with similar things and I wanted to remind you that you’re not alone. You’re not stupid. You’re not “bad”. It might feel that way sometimes. But it’s not true :)

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

Midweek Magic!

Intern Layton worked incredibly hard on his placement as a porter with CHoICE Facilities Services @STSFTrust

In June, Layton was offered a permanent post as a porter and we are delighted to see him commence this employment last week

Congratulations Layton!

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

A wonderful day of celebration and cake for our Durham cohort today, as they were presented with their certificates in front of a room full of family, friends, staff and mentors

A massive congratulations to each intern on your achievements this year! 🥳

#supportedinternships

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

Employer shout out!

We have been lucky enough to have 3 fantastic placements with @SheffCityTrust - who have given our interns incredible support & experiences

Our programme relies on understanding mentors, who share our vision for inclusive employment

https://t.co/ZLvpHExrbH

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

Our Newcastle team @HarasyLorna and @1kelly_harrison have worked so hard (as always!) with our 2022/23 cohort - thank you for your amazing work ladies 👏🦸‍♀️

#supportedinternships #inclusiveemployment #SEND

[Lorna Harasymiuk @HarasyLorna]

Congratulations to our Project Choice interns on their graduation day. So proud of you all! @NUTHEqualities @1kelly_harrison @NewcastleHosps @NHSEChoicesColl

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

Graduation season has landed! 🎓

This morning our Newcastle interns were presented with their certificates by Assistant Chief Executive @NewcastleHosps, @carolinedocNHS

Congrats to our Newcastle cohort 2023 on completion of the course, we wish you every success!

🥳

[NHS England Choices College @NHSEChoicesColl]

On Friday, Regional Manager Stephanie Walker lead a seminar at @nasen_org #NasenLive

It was fantastic meeting so many others in the sector, sharing knowledge and making valuable connections!

Thanks for having us

#SEN #SEND

[NHS England Workforce, Training and Education @NHSE_WTE]

Here is a clip from our new animation about the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. Share your views on a new draft Code of Practice and watch the full animation now https://t.co/IYvQtqOLM3

#OliversCampaign @PaulaMc007 @DHSCgovuk