Creating An Inclusive Workforce

Weston College is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Centre for Excellence (1 of 4 in the whole UK) and a Queen’s Anniversary Prize winner for our outstanding inclusive practice. Within easy reach of Bristol and Somerset, located in North Somerset - you have access to a huge pool of untapped talent.

These accolades highlight that we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise which we're keen to share with employers. Through Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia and Mental Health Toolkits to Neurodiversity training and Conscious Inclusion workshops; Weston College is here to support all employers with attracting, retaining and investing in new talent.

Into work helps 16-24 year old's find a sustainable route into employment that may have not be easily accessible due to many factors. Students With Special Educational Needs and/Disabilities want to work but are limited with options. Proving employers with the support, training and toolkits will not only open doors for young adults out of work but drive forward your ED&I goals. 

Financial support is available for employers who take on someone with a disability through Access to Work and every learner will be supported by a trained Job Coach to ease interaction, transition and expectations. 

The young person will be working for you for free with the hope that you see the immediate benefits to opening your talent pool. Not only will it reduce recruitment costs but will improve reputation, benefit each employee, and you'll see your retention rates improve.

20% of the UK customer database have a disability, open up your doors to a a productive, motivated and effective team. 

To talk through how you can support a young person into employment, get in touch today by contacting employers@weston.ac.uk