Enterprise in Education

Additional support needs articles and case studies

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Work experience for young people with additional support needs

S4 students undertake a five-day work experience placement and through the school's work experience programme, S5 and S6 students work with coordinators from vocational training programmes.

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Work experience for young people with learning disabilities

The purpose is to help ease the transition for young people with additional support needs from school to the world of work.

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S5-S6 students make an interactive CD postcard

The S6 curriculum was delivered through a cross-curricular approach to enterprise which resulted in the production of an interactive CD.

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James Reid School - Experiencing work through enterprise

Pupils at James Reid School in Ayrshire are creating their own work experience placements by running a thrift shop and cafe.
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Glenburn School preparing for life

Pupils with additional support needs engage in enterprise and citizenship activities such as growing plants, community singing and fresh fruit projects in order to prepare them for life.

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