📖 Reference guides

Short, plain-English guides that explain the things young people and families ask about most: CVs, interviews, apprenticeships, supported internships, EHCPs, rights at work, benefits and travel. Each one is a web page and a printable PDF.

✔ Checked October 2026

🧰 Getting ready for work

What is a CV?Your guide to writing your first CV Writing a cover letterHow to introduce yourself to an employer Application formsFilling in online and paper job applications InterviewsHow to prepare and what to expect Telling an employer about a disabilityYour choice, your rights and how to do it Independent travelLearning to get to college and work on your own Disabled person's travel passHow to apply and what evidence to get

🛤️ Pathways after school

What are apprenticeships?Earn while you learn Supported internshipsA route into paid work for young people with an EHCP T LevelsTechnical courses with time in industry Volunteering and work experienceTry out work and build your CV Your EHCP from 16 to 25What happens to an EHCP after school

💷 Work, money and support

Your rights at work and the minimum wageWhat every young worker should know National Insurance number and bank accountTwo things you need before your first pay day Work and benefits: will I be better off?How starting work can affect money at home Access to WorkPractical help at work for disabled people Disability Confident employersFinding employers who welcome disabled people Self-employment basicsWorking for yourself

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