Post-16 (16 - 25 Years)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2017/01/05/deaf-students-granted-equal-apprenticeship-opportunities-first/

https://www.tes.com/news/further-education/breaking-news/british-sign-language-qualifications-be-accepted

http://feweek.co.uk/2017/01/05/sign-language-qualifications-accepted-as-english-functional-skills-alternative-for-apprenticeships/

https://www.fenews.co.uk/sector-news/sign-language-recognised-as-english-equivalent-for-deaf-apprentices-13001

NatSIP published this briefing note: Access to apprenticeships research - summary on 30 July 2016

Authored by NDCS, the findings of this research make interesting reading.

The document can be found pdf here in the document library.

 

A briefing note on Transitions to University for young people with VI is now available. 

Developed by Workstream 2D.3, with colleagues at RNIB, Birmingham University and young students with VI at universities this briefing note signposts more resources for young people with VI who are moving to University.

The briefing note is available pdf here in the document library.

The NatSIP workstream with a focus on deaf young people moving on from school to the next stage of their lives (workstream 2D.2)  has published this booklet:

Supporting deaf young people through transition

The booklet has been produced, through co-production with young people, by the NDCS with support from NatSIP and the DfE

It is available pdf here in the document library.