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<p>Our Pacesetter project was established in 2017 with the aim of working with selected
partners to test our policy approaches, and gain better understanding of the experiences
of disabled apprentices. We work with organisations and individuals who have proven
experience and success in this area, and can help us identify initiatives which work
and can be scaled up, with a view to delivering tangible progress towards growing
numbers of apprentices from this group. Pacesetters include local authorities, employment
organisations, a special school and the learning disability charity Mencap.</p><p>
</p><p>As part of department's annual Apprenticeship Evaluation Surveys, information
is routinely collected about the experiences and satisfaction levels of apprentices
that identify as having a disability.</p><p> </p><p>The Further Education Learner
and Apprentices survey, which samples approximately 6,500 apprentices, collects detailed
demographic and social mobility data along with information on barriers to learning.</p><p>
</p><p>To inform our new funding policy, published in May 2018, we commissioned the
Learning and Work Institute to interview providers, employers and third party organisations
providing additional support to apprentices with a range of disabilities- selected
for their experience working with this group. The report can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exploring-funding-for-apprentices-with-additional-needs"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exploring-funding-for-apprentices-with-additional-needs</a>.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>We have recently produced a new apprenticeship learner support guide
following requests from organisations who offer careers support to those seeking to
apply for an apprenticeship. It contains information for those seeking an apprenticeship
and for those already in an apprenticeship and includes the support and funding available
for those people with disabilities and for those who might require mental health support:
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-to-apprenticeships" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-to-apprenticeships</a>.</p><p>
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