Internship Work Programme Extended to 25/26 Academic Year

BASE/Inclusive Trading CIC are proud to be able to support the extension of the DfE’s Internships Work Programme for 2025/2026 year. We're looking forward to continuing to play a key role in the delivery of this successful programme in collaboration with our valued partners at NDTI and DFN Project SEARCH.

As part of this important initiative, our objectives will include:

1. Training 200 Supported Internship Job Coaches

We aim to deliver high-quality training in Supported Employment Techniques and/or Training in Systematic Instruction to 200 job coaches.

Due to limited availability, priority will be given to:

- Local authority areas that received limited training during the first three years of the programme
- Providers identified through SIQAF peer reviews as needing staff development
- Areas with newly established Supported Internship provision

To express interest in these courses please complete this application form 

2. Delivering 60 SIQAF Peer Reviews

We will conduct 60 peer reviews using the Supported Internship Quality Assurance Framework (SIQAF). These reviews are designed to support continuous improvement and ensure high standards across Supported Internship provision.
To book a SIQAF peer review or learn more, we will be hosting regular Lunch and Learn sessions in the coming months. Subscribe to calendar updates on our website to be notified when new dates are added or send us an email

Access Resources and Further Information
For comprehensive resources and updates related to the Internships Work programme, please visit: Internships Work: Resources - NDTi

More information on the announcement 

Thousands of youngsters with SEND to get more support in securing work experience - The Mirror