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College programme to help pupils with learning issues

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June 11, 2025

HOPWOOD Hall College and national charity DFN Project SEARCH have launched a new supported internship programme for young adults with learning disabilities

College programme to help pupils with learning issues

HOPWOOD Hall College and national charity DFN Project SEARCH have launched a new supported internship programme for young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions, to help them to secure meaningful, paid employment.

DFN Project SEARCH is a national charity that run supported internship programmes that takes place entirely in the workplace and provides continuous support to young adults between 16-24 who have a learning disability and/ or autism. Supported Internships are structured work-based study programmes for those aged 16 to 24 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who have an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plan or equivalent.

Hopwood Hall College is a further education college offering skills-based training to students aged 16+.

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