News
Supported by People's Postcode Lottery
4th October 2024
Lighthouse Futures Trust was really lucky to be supported by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery to be able to move into our new premises at Carlton House in Headingley, Leeds. This new building gives our young people experience of being in an environment that’s totally different from school and more in line with what they’d expect in a workplace.
Wakefield SEND Careers Fair
Tuesday 1st October 2024
We had a great day meeting so many young people, their families, schools and other organisations at the Wakefield SEND Careers Fair this week. Great to see such a choice of provision for young people in and around Wakefield.
Graduation: Class of 2024!
Wednesday 17th July 2024
We have been incredibly proud to celebrate the graduation of our amazing Interns over the past few days! Our Class of 2024 interns’ dedication, hard work, and growth have been truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved.
As they embark on their new paths — whether continuing on to our Supported Internship, moving into our second year Pre-programme, or moving into employment — we wish them all the success in the world. See more here.
National Supported Internship Day 2024
Wednesday 27th March 2024
Our interns, job coaches and incredible partnered employer hosts have truly gone above and beyond this National Supported Internship Day – from holding stands, coffee mornings, delivering tours, delivering talks … to product launches! These last few days have encompassed all the reasons why Supported Internships are incredible, deeply important programmes. Read more here.
Green Project
January 2024 – Ongoing
Our Pre-Internship students have been working hard on co-ordinating & rolling out their ‘Green Project’. From starting up eco-businesses, leading environment-conscious campaigns, creating eye-opening literature, to writing & implenting Lighthouse Futures Trust’s brand new ‘Green Policy’ – our students have shown that they are taking action in protecting our planet. Read all about our Pre-Interns’ ‘Green Project’ here.
Assistive Technology
January 2024 – Ongoing
As part of our innovative approach, we are working with AssistiV, a Yorkshire-based social enterprise with experience in using technology to help people with support needs sustain paid employment. They are working with us to design an app which can be customised to each intern, providing access to advice and guidance via equipment of their choice – smart watch, phone or tablet. Read more here.
National Digital Inclusion Network
January 2024 – Ongoing
We are very proud to be apart of the National Digital Inclusion Network. Working with the Good Things Foundation, we have joined their #MakingDigitalForAll campaign. Through this, we have made free mobile data accessible to those we support who may benefit. Read more about their incredible work here.
OFSTED Results
2023
We are delighted to have been assessed as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in our recent 2023 inspection, achieving ‘Outstanding’ in two areas, and ‘Good’ in two areas. This brilliant outcome is a testament to our incredible team of staff & students, who embody our values every day.