Post 16 Specialist Provision
Live. Learn. Work.
Supportive pathways to adulthood
Welcome to Talkback’s Post‑16 Specialist Provision — a nurturing, outcome-driven programme. Our programme is designed for young autistic people, or those with a learning disability who possess an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) and are trying to decide where best to go after leaving school.Â
Our welcoming environment offers small-group learning (maximum 10 participants) and personalised support to develop essential life skills, build confidence, access functional qualifications, and explore work and volunteering opportunities. With flexible pathways — including education, independent living, employability, health, and community integration — our specialist provision empowers learners to confidently plan their next steps into adulthood and beyond.
The way we work
Your uniqueness is celebrated. We help to remove any barriers to your success. You will:
- Work with high quality and caring qualified training practitioners.
- Build a sense of belonging through trusted relationships.
- Explore and develop skills which build self-esteem and confidence.
- Choose your next step and develop a planned path to get there.
- Take on volunteering or employment including supported internships.
- Find independence and achieve progression every year.Â
Our impact
Over the last 10 years we have supported students in college, our classrooms, and our workshops.
- We have helped 10 people go to university.
- We have helped over 100 people into paid and volunteer work.
Welcome to your future.
Welcome to Talkback.
Preparing for adulthood
What the Post 16 Specialist Provision covers
1.
Functional Skills
- EnglishÂ
- Maths
- NOCN Qualification in woodwork and employmentÂ
2.
Independent Living
- Life and Domestic skills
- Communication and Self-Advocacy
- Travel Training and Money ManagementÂ
3.
Education and Employment
Career Guidance
Supported Internships and Work Experience
Route to Volunteering and Route to Employment
4.
Being Healthy
Personal safety and care
Healthy Living and Wellbeing
Relationship building
5.
Community Inclusion
Volunteer work experience
Community events and visits
Meeting community organisations
Explore the programme
The Talkback Post 16 Specialist Provision is made up of three distinct parts.
You can explore these parts using the links below, as well as find out more about how to join and the process.
Our Post 16 Specialist Provision Brochure
If you’d prefer to explore the Talkback Post 16 Specialist Provision programme in your own time, you can download our brochure to read at your leisure.
It covers all the key information featured on this page, along with helpful insights into how we support young people to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.
Find out more
If you’d like to discuss our Post 16 Specialist Provision then please just get in touch.
