Who supplies services and support?
YC Hertfordshire
Young people who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LDD) can get help from YC Hertfordshire until they reach their 25th birthday.
YC Hertfordshire personal advisers offer young people with LDD aged 13-24 impartial information, advice and guidance on their post-16 options such as further education, training, employment and independent living.
The team works closely with schools, colleges and other learning providers. It also supports young people who attend out-of-county schools or colleges and helps those not in education, employment or training. The team also works with the young person's parents and carers.
YC Herts have a number of programmes supporting young adults to gain employment.
Hertfordshire's Local offer
Hertfordshire's SEND Local Offer provides information, support, services and activities for children and young people with special educational needs and their families.
There are a number of services the Local Offer provides such as:
- They provide a number of services for parents, carers and families from short breaks, to help at home and support groups.
- They provide financial advice and information on a number of funding schemes you can apply for.
- Communication and Autism Team- are specialised teachers who support children young people who have difficulties with interaction.
- There are a number of other specialised services that you can find here.
Support:
- Education, health and care plan- some children or young people with more complex SEND may need an assessment to see if this would benefit them.
- Information, support and advice service- providing confidential and impartial advice and support to parents and carers.
- Fun and Respite for disabled children and young people, allowing them to have fun and socialise.
- Find support groups and networks for parents, carers, children and young people.
- For other forms of support, click here.
Preparing for adulthood
Transitioning into adulthood can be a difficult process for all young people. For people with learning disabilities, their physical and emotional needs can make moving into adulthood more challenging.
Hertfordshire's Local Offer and YC Hertfordshire offer a range of support, information and services to help you through this process.
Employment
Employment is a way of gaining new skills, becoming more independent, meeting new people and possibly earning some money. Knowing what employers are disability friendly can be tricky, look out for:
- The 'disability confident' symbol
- The 'positive about disabled people' symbol (with 2 ticks)
These both mean that the employer is committed to employing disabled people, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the basic requirements.
Conntected2Work scheme helps you find and keep a job in Hertfordshire if you have a disability.
Supported Employment- YC Hertfordshire have a dedicated team of supported employment advisers (SEAs) who work with young people with learning difficulties or disabilities between 16-25. They work with local employers to support young people into the workplace. Contact their support team on 01438844999
Supported Internships- are aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 who have a statement of special educational needs or an Education, Health & Care plan (EHCP), who want to move into employment and need extra support to do so. Visit our Supported Internship page to find out more.
