Petition · past parliament
Create level one "supported apprenticeships" for young people with SEN.
Closed
85 signatures
What the petition asks
A supported apprenticeship, at the lower minimum wage for apprentices, would encourage employers to "risk" taking on a young person with a learning difficulty and would widen opportunities for college leavers with special educational needs.
30% of all young people with statements of SEN at 16 are NEET at 18 compared to 13% of their peers.
7% of people with moderate or severe learning difficulties are in work but 65% want to.
L2 qualifications are out of reach for many young people with learning difficulties; 5+ GCSEs at grade A* to C was 22% (cf 69% with no SEND at KS4.
The National Audit Office report estimates that supporting one person with a learning disability into employment could increase that person’s income by 55-95%.
7% of people with moderate or severe learning difficulties are in work but 65% want to.
L2 qualifications are out of reach for many young people with learning difficulties; 5+ GCSEs at grade A* to C was 22% (cf 69% with no SEND at KS4.
The National Audit Office report estimates that supporting one person with a learning disability into employment could increase that person’s income by 55-95%.
Timeline
| 4 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
85
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Feb 2016
Closed
4 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.