Supported Internship (at employers in King's Lynn)

The supported internship is for you if you're 18 and over with an EHCP, and have the potential to move into paid employment. It focuses on developing practical work related skills through hands-on experience in a real workplace setting.

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Course Description

The supported internship helps you bridge the gap between college and employment. It is a work-based program where you'll complete up to 3 different work placements during the academic year. Alongside this, you'll also have classroom based activities and learning that will help you build the skills, confidence and experience you need to reach your full potential as you transition into adult life.

The placements on our supported internship programme will be based at an employer in King's Lynn. This could be at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, at the College of West Anglia in a support department (such as in student services or in the food hub), The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk or another employer. You will be allocated a placement after you start your course.
Entry Requirements

You need to be between over 18 and expected to show a positive attitude to learning and work in order to achieve your full potential.

An Educational, Health & Care Plan( EHCP) is needed in order to start this course.
Course Length

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

02/09/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Four full days and a morning at the King's Lynn campus (for English & Maths).

Course Fees

Age	Cost
16-18	Free*
19+	£900

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Whilst there is officially a fee for this course, all learners aged 19-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan will receive the course for free.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

Additional Information

How is my course assessed?

Your progress is assessed continuously throughout the academic year. This starts with an initial screening and is reviewed regularly through your Personal Development Plan(PDP). You'll be assessed individually by your tutor and mentor, based on your completed portfolio of work. You can log in to the online PDP system at any time to view your progress and targets, so you always know how you're getting on.