Why partner with Abbot’s Lea School?

Why Partner with Abbot’s Lea School?

At Abbot’s Lea School, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive in the workplace. By partnering with us, employers play a vital role in shaping the future of talented, enthusiastic students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those who are neurodivergent.

Benefits for Employers

  • Access to a motivated and diverse talent pool
    Our students bring unique perspectives, creativity, and dedication to the workplace. Many possess strengths in areas such as attention to detail, problem-solving, and innovation.
  • Support every step of the way
    Employers are never alone in this journey. Our students are accompanied by trained staff and job coaches who provide on-site support, guidance, and regular communication to ensure a successful placement.
  • Flexible and tailored placements
    Whether you’re offering a short-term work experience, job shadowing, or a full supported internship, we work with you to design placements that suit your business needs and the student’s goals.
  • Free neurodiversity training
    We offer bespoke training to help your team understand neurodiversity and create inclusive environments. This training can enhance staff confidence, improve workplace culture, and support your organisation’s equality and diversity goals.
  • Positive social impact and community engagement
    By working with Abbot’s Lea School, you demonstrate your commitment to inclusive employment and help close the disability employment gap—currently less than 6% for people with SEND nationally.

Supported Internships

Our Supported Internship Programme places older students with employers for four days per week across the academic year. These placements are structured, meaningful, and designed to lead to paid employment wherever possible.

Current employer partners include:

  • Speke Hall (National Trust)
  • Strawberry Fields (The Salvation Army)
  • Greenbank Sports Centre
  • Keepmoat Homes
  • Teamsport Indoor Karting

These organisations have seen first-hand the value of inclusive employment and the positive impact our students can make.

Interested in partnering with us?
Please contact our PA at: PA@abbotsleaschool.co.uk

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