Knowledge Base

The knowledge base is a free source of information both for supported employment and for disability / employment support generally. In addition to contributions from BASE and its member organisations, the knowledge base also acts as an archive for initiatives such as Valuing People Now.

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Format: 2024

Evaluation of supported internships

Publisher: 
Central Government
Topics: 
Learning disabilities, Education & training, Supported Internships
Year of Publication: 
2013
Type: 
Report, Research

Supported internships were one of a number of initiatives proposed in the 2011 special educational needs (SEN) green paper ‘Support and aspiration: a new approach to special educational needs and disability’. A supported internship programme provides a structured study programme for students between 16 and 24 with a learning difficulty assessment (LDA). The programme includes on-the-job training, backed by expert job coaches and complementary college-based learning including access to relevant qualifications, where appropriate.

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The Merlin Standard: Guide for DWP providers

Publisher: 
Central Government
Topics: 
Supply chain contracting, Merlin, Work Choice, Work Programme
Year of Publication: 
2013
Type: 
Guidance

The Merlin Standard is a standard of behaviour which DWP prime providers are expected to adhere to in their relationship with their subcontractors. It is designed to encourage excellence in supply chain management by DWP prime providers. This ensures the fair treatment of sub-contractors and development of healthy high performing supply chains. The development of the Merlin Standard responded directly to concerns raised by DWP providers, especially those not operating as prime contractors, around potential unfair treatment within supply chains.

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Engaging individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities in workplace learning

Publisher: 
Central Government
Topics: 
Learning disabilities
Year of Publication: 
2013
Type: 
Best practice, Guidance

This guide has been produced by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) and The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) on behalf of the Skills Funding Agency. The aim of this guide is to highlight where and how providers can work to make their offer of workplace learning more inclusive for disabled employees.

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Supported Internships

Publisher: 
Other organisations
Topics: 
Supported Internships
Year of Publication: 
2013
Type: 
Guidance

Preparing for Adulthood has published a fact sheet on supported internships. It covers:

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Welfare Reform changes (Easy Read)

Publisher: 
Policy & research organisations
Year of Publication: 
2013
Type: 
Easy read

Inclusion North has produced two Easy Read documents about welfare reform. One describes the changes to welfare benefits and the other gives information about campaigns around the welfare reform changes.

http://inclusionnorth.org/resources/information-packs/

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Right to Control evaluation

Publisher: 
Central Government
Topics: 
Commissioning, Personal budgets, Personalisation
Year of Publication: 
2013
Type: 
Report

DWP has published the evaluation of the Right to Control initiative. Right to Control, a new rights-based approach to support and services for disabled people, was started in 2010 . It brings together a wide range of cross- government funding streams, namely Access to Work, Adult Social Care, Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), the Independent Living Fund (ILF), Supporting People and Work Choice, with a view to streamlining the customer experience across these funding streams.

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Transitional protection for specialist provision

Publisher: 
Central Government
Topics: 
Disability, Education & training, Children
Type: 
Guidance

Transitional protection for specialist provision is being introduced in response to a specific concern that there may be a reduction in the number of students placed in specialist provision between now and 2015. The department will offer a level of protection for specialist provision in independent specialist providers (ISPs) and in eligible further education (FE) institutions over the next two academic years.

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Scottish Government review of Supported Business

Publisher: 
Scottish Government
Topics: 
Supported business
Year of Publication: 
2013
Type: 
Report

This report reviews the current status of Supported Businesses in Scotland and provides recommendations and guidance for these businesses about how they could enhance their sustainability while providing the best support to staff with disabilities.

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DWP Consultation outcome : Extending labour market interventions to in-work claimants

Publisher: 
Central Government
Topics: 
Disability, Learning disabilities, Mental health
Year of Publication: 
2013
Type: 
Consultation, Report

Department for Work & Pensions. Consultation outcome Extending labour market interventions to in-work claimants Policy: Simplifying the welfare system and making sure work pays This call for ideas sought views on how we can support people in work and in receipt of Universal Credit to help them: • increase their earnings • develop their skills and qualifications • achieve financial independence

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Apprenticeships for Young People

Publisher: 
Commissions & Regulatory Organisations
Topics: 
Apprenticeships
Year of Publication: 
2013
Type: 
Best practice

This Ofsted report presents some of the common factors that have led to high performance in the work of 15 providers who are extensively involved in delivering apprenticeships to young people. It explains how the providers have successfully recruited young people as apprentices: introducing them to the world of work; supporting them in developing vocational skills and completing their apprenticeship frameworks; and supporting their progression into employment and further study. A summary is also available on the Ofsted website.

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