Written Question·Department for Education·UIN HL1701

Further Education: Autism

Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure colleges connect their courses to local job opportunities in sectors and roles where young autistic people can thrive.

Answer

Through 2026/27, the government is providing up to £9 million to test the supported internship model in a number of local authorities with young people who have learning difficulties and disabilities but do not have an EHC plan. These programmes combine e...
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