benchmark 5: encounters with employers & employees
• All young people in Years 7-13 should have at least
one encounter a Year by 2020, in line with the
Gatsby Benchmarks
• Meaningful encounters cover a range of activities
with employers, both in and outside the school, but
does not include off-site experiences of workplaces
Useful resources:
NDTI Employers Guide to working with people with
a Learning Disability
MENCAP - A set of six guides to use with Employers
Learning and Work Institute Best practice case
studies in designing pre-Apprenticeship programmes.
RNIB Support and research for Education
professionals and Employers working with for
visually impaired students.
National Autistic Society Resources for Employers
and education professionals on all aspects of working
with people with Autism.
Remploy Guides for employers to build their
confidence
Meaningful Encounters Framework