1. Moving Up, Moving On STEM Disability Transition Group Conference 12 th July 2013, Institute of Physics

2. Disability Employment Strategy 12/07/2013STEM DTG Conference 12th July 20132 Background to the strategy 30% employment rate gap Drop in employment rates for young people Certain impairment groups have much lower employment rates

3. Disability Employment Strategy 12/07/2013STEM DTG Conference 12th July 20133 Work strands Young people their key transition points. Supporting employers. People with mental health conditions Commissioning of services Current support and potential labour market interventions. Inactivity Self-Employment Retention Progression

4. Disability Employment Strategy 12/07/2013STEM DTG Conference 12th July 20134 Engaging with stakeholders Fulfilling Potential Consultation Co-production Task & Finish Groups Regional Seminars

5. Disability Employment Strategy 12/07/2013STEM DTG Conference 12th July 20135 Employment gap for graduates Graduates have much lower gap With increasing qualifications, comes a lower gap Often more straightforward adaptations for graduate level jobs

6. Disability Employment Strategy 12/07/2013STEM DTG Conference 12th July 20136 Access to Higher Education A key transition point where people move out of the system Other barriers whilst at university, including financial Working with the sector to look at data to target support

7. Disability Employment Strategy 12/07/2013STEM DTG Conference 12th July 20137 Other proposals for young people Exploring use of plans to aid progression planning and outcomes. Developing positive role model videos and signposting mentoring networks Producing “Knowledge Packs” – for parents and professionals Building work histories with holiday/Saturday jobs for young disabled people Supporting a “Charter for supported employment and work experience” Looking at the accessibility of Apprenticeships to ensure they do not contain any unnecessary barriers for young people with disabilities Working in partnership with careers sites

8. Disability Employment Strategy 12/07/2013STEM DTG Conference 12th July 20138 How you can engage Disability.employmentstrategy@dwp.gsi.gov.uk http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/docs/fulfilling-potential/building-understanding-main-slide- deck.pdf