What options are available to you post 16?
Continuing education at a local further education college.
Bath College have many opportunities available beyond 16. They also offer Foundation Learning, Inclusions services and Alternative Provision for young people with SEND.
Supported Internships in B&NES involve at least 70% of time on a work placement, which may be with one employer or with several rotations of employers. The remaining 30% of the programme is classroom base. These include the Project Search Programme.
Apprenticeships within B&NES Council. You can find out more about Apprenticeships and explore opportunities with other employers on Apprenticeships.gov.uk.
Achieve in B&NES provides a job and course search service for anybody wishing to enter the workplace or progress their career. There are several free and funded courses from local providers on offer.
We Work For Everyone support individuals looking for work who have a learning disability, learning difficulty or are autistic. Their dedicated Employment Navigators can support you to find a way into paid work.
Further support services to prepare you for voluntary or paid employment
B&NES Council Learning Disabilities Provider Services
Community Day Services offer opportunities for adults with Learning Disabilities who require a high level of support to learn new skills, gain confidence and learn independent living skills.
The Vocational Hub supports adults with additional needs such as learning disabilities and Autism to access and maintain:
• voluntary work
• vocational day services
• paid employment
Other resources
NDTi have a variety of resources to help prepare you for paid employment.
Creating a CV to show employers your skills and achievements is a great way to start your search for paid employment. SCOPE have a great guide and templates you can use to begin building your CV.
Last updated: 7 May 2026