99 Bridging The Gap – The Oaks Specialist College: The Results

99 Bridging The Gap – The Oaks Specialist College: The Results

Podcast Episode 99 In this the second part of my conversation with staff and students from The Oaks Specialist College it’s all about the results. We hear from Joshua Epstein, the Careers Leader, about his role and the importance of job coaches but also making sure...
98 Bridging The Gap – The Oaks Specialist College: The Vision

98 Bridging The Gap – The Oaks Specialist College: The Vision

Podcast Episode 98 In this the first episode of a new series on Bridging The Gap I’m talking to two people from The Oaks Specialist College based in the UK. This episode is really about vision. Gordon Tillman, the CEO, discusses why The Oaks came into existence and...
96 Ways Into Work – Apprenticeships And Other Ships

96 Ways Into Work – Apprenticeships And Other Ships

Podcast Episode 96 In this episode the focus is on Apprenticeships as one of the Ways Into Work. Mark Capper, the Business Development Manager at Mencap UK, discusses the role that supported internships and traineeships play in preparing people for work. He outlines...
95 Ways Into Work – Changing the Narrative

95 Ways Into Work – Changing the Narrative

Podcast Episode 95   In this episode of The Ways Into Work series, the focus is on the barriers that prevent many young people, with additional needs, getting and keeping paid employment. Kirsty Timberlake from Neurodiversally Unbroken discusses the barriers that...