Issue - meetings

The Board received a report from the Executive Director – Environment and Regeneration, that provided an update on the Supported Internship (SI) Programme. 

In April 2021 Halton Borough Council was commissioned to deliver the SI Programme which was a structured, work-based study programme for young people aged 16-24 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who had an education, health and care plan (EHCP).

The SI Programme is delivered by HBC’s Employment, Learning and Skills division and is jointly delivered by Halton People into Jobs and Halton Adult Learning.  The Programme was contracted to deliver 11 supported internships each academic year.

The report outlined the four key principles of the voluntary Programme and how this supported young people with an EHCP to gain paid employment.  Performance data was provided, as well as information on key successes and challenges faced.  The Board was presented with case studies of three young people who had successfully completed the Programme and were now working in part time paid employment.

The Board welcomed the news contained within the report and confirmed their continued support to the Programme.

RESOLVED:  That the report is noted.