Context
The question addresses the professional development support for disabled school leavers, focusing on their transition to employment.
Question
What steps he is taking to support the professional development of disabled school leavers. I pay tribute to Project SEARCH in Bath that helps young people with disabilities develop skills needed for employment. However, many disabled people face difficulties accessing employment after leaving school. Will the Minister support a successor programme to Kickstart tailored to disabled young people and work with DWP colleagues?
Answer from Will Quince
Our ambition is for every child and young person, no matter what challenges they face, to have access to a world-class education that sets them up for life. We know that with the right preparation and support, the overwhelming majority of young people with SEND are capable of sustained paid employment. So what are we doing? We have a £1.2 million grant to the Education and Training Foundation, a supported internship programme, our work with our DWP counterparts and the adjustments passport pilots.
Not addressed: Specific support for a successor programme to Kickstart tailored to disabled young people was not addressed directly
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