NSEF Knowledge Exchange: Quality Supported Internships

This Knowledge Exchange, based around the themes of outcomes, quality and connections, is designed to be practical, collaborative, and inspiring — offering real-world learning you can take back into your organisation.

Spaces are limited. Early booking is recommended.

Join us for a national Knowledge Exchange bringing together education providers, employers, local authorities, policymakers, job coaches, and young people to explore what excellent Supported Internships look like in practice.

This one-day conference will focus on quality, outcomes, and connections in Supported Internships, showcasing proven approaches, cutting-edge digital tools, and collaborative strategies that improve employment outcomes for young people with SEND.

Why attend?

• Learn directly from national policymakers, sector leaders, and employers

• Hear inspiring success stories from interns

• Explore practical tools, research insights, and employer engagement strategies

• Take part in interactive breakout sessions tailored to your role

• Network with peers from across education, local authorities, and industry

Key highlights include:

• Keynotes on the national landscape for support internships

• Launch of new Digital Skills and Neurodiversity Training initiatives

• Interactive Q&A with national leaders and sector experts

• Multiple breakout streams covering technology, employer engagement, job coaching, local authority practice, and employment outcomes

• Panel discussion from sector leaders

Who should attend?

• Supported Internship providers

• FE Colleges and SEND professionals

• Job Coaches and Employment Specialists

• Local Authorities and commissioners

• Employers and employer engagement teams

• Policymakers, researchers, and funders

There will be photographers and videography at the event. If you do not want to be photographed or filmed during the event, please let us know.

Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.