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What is a 5 Day Offer?

The 5-day offer is for people 18 and older with SEND who are finishing full-time school.

As you move from secondary school to college or 6th form, your weekday routine may change, and you'll have more time for  
hobbies, exercise, part-time work, volunteering, or hanging out with friends.


You might have about 16/17 hours of education over 3 days each week, giving you lots of time to try other things.  


Find out below how to create your own 5 day offer.

How to put a 5-day offer together

Step one 🗣

Have a chat with your tutor or TIAG advisor and build up a typical week taking your college timetable as the starting point. Then think about what else you would like to do in that week.

Step two

Add some activities to your regular weekly schedule.

It could be a blend of:

👩‍🏫 College and Work: This might be sixth form, or another education provider, you might get a part-time job.

👫 Friendships and Relationships: Making time to spend with your friends, or going to a group to meet new people

🌍 Volunteering: You could find a volunteering opportunity to learn all about the world of work

🚴 Health and Wellness: Try a sports activity or join a gym

🎮 It is also okay to plan in some “chill out time” to spend at home with your friends or family.

You don’t have to do activities across all 5 days. You can put together a timetable for 4 days, as the “5-day offer” can be up to 5 days.

It's good if the activities, volunteering or job you choose have something in common with what you are studying.

For example, if you are studying catering you could look for a part-time job in a café. 

Getting Support for Your 5-Day Plan: A Helping Hand

You might be able to sort out your 5 day offer by yourself but, here's some things you might want to think about!

Ask your parents, or carers for help
If you know where you would like to go, or what activity you want to try, but don't know how to start your family and friends might be able to help you. 

Join a group or activity club
You can find out about Local SEN groups and Clubs here on the Local Offer Website, the providers of these services would be happy to let you know how you can join in, or help you to apply to access them 

Think about getting a Personal Assistant. 
A personal assistant (PA) is someone employed by the family or young disabled person to help with day-to-day living.
It is not a care role in the traditional sense, but can involve personal care as well as other tasks to make sure you are doing well and can get out and about.

There are different ways, you can pay for this. You can use your own money, or if needed, you could apply for a Personal Budget from Barnsley Council. For more information about personal budgets, read the overview from Scope or ring the Disabled Children's Team on 01226 774050

Remember, it's all about making sure you have the right support to fully enjoy and participate in your 5-day plan.

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Need help?

0800 0345 340 

infofis@barnsley.gov.uk

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