Story Capture Questionnaire – LA Commissioners
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Why this questionnaire?

We value your experience and would love to hear your story. Sharing your journey can inspire, help and encourage other Local Authority commissioners taking part in Internships Work.

In this questionnaire, we’ll ask about your experience, your journey delivering Internships Work in your Local Authority, and your thoughts on supported internships and Internships Work.

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How to answer this questionnaire:

When answering, focus on your personal experience and feelings, as an individual.
Be honest and straightforward, and feel free to skip any questions you’re not comfortable with or not sure about answering.

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Steps:

Fill-out the questionnaire and use the guidance at the end to send it back to us.

A member of our communication team will write your story based on your answers and get back to you to review it.

Once you’re happy with the story, we’ll publish it on our communication channels. We will always ask for your final approval of the final piece before publishing it anywhere.

If we think your story would be useful to share as part of a specific communication campaign involving outside medias (e.g. an only magazine or in the press), we will contact you and ask for your consent first.

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Learn more about Internships Work:
To learn more about the purpose behind this questionnaire please click here.

Consent Statement

By completing and submitting this questionnaire, you consent to the use of your responses to create a story that will be shared publicly to promote the Internships Work Programme; some of your answers additionally be used as quotes for various communication purposes. Your privacy is important, and your personal information will be protected and used in compliance with privacy laws and regulations. For more details, please see the media release and consent form attached at the end of this document.

Story Capture Questionnaire

When there is guidance in the answering box, please read the guidance, then delete it and add your answer in the box. Thank you.

Full Name
Contact Details	Email:
Phone:
Do you want to remain anonymous?	YES NO This means that we will not use your real name and use a fake name instead.
Pronouns
Age or Age Range
Location	Town, County, Region
Your LA Name
Optional: Share photos or videos with us.	YES NO If yes, please make sure to attach the media(s) to your email.

A Quick Note Before You Begin:

Your detailed responses are crucial in creating a genuine and informative narrative about your journey through the delivery of the Internships Work programme. Each insight you share helps paint a fuller picture and offers invaluable guidance to other LA Commissioners. We appreciate your time and thoughtfulness in providing rich, personal answers. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Q1.	As a local authority commissioner, can you describe your primary responsibilities and how they relate to supporting educational and employment opportunities for young people with additional needs?
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Q2.	When you first encountered the Internships Work programme, what were your initial thoughts? Did it align with your existing strategies or present new opportunities?
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Q3.	What challenges do you face in implementing programmes like Internships Work in your local authority? How have you addressed these challenges with Internships Work?
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Q4.	From your perspective, what have been the most significant impacts of the Internships Work programme on young adults with SEND in your jurisdiction? What’s the impact on your LA’s work for young people with SEND in general?
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Q5.	Can you share insights into how collaboration with schools, employers, and families has been/is facilitated through this programme?
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Q6.	Can you share any specific success stories or notable achievements within your team’s work delivering Internships Work?
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Q7.	Based on your experience, how do you evaluate the structure and delivery of the Internships Work programme? What aspects are most effective, and are there areas for improvement?
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Q8.	Looking ahead, how do you see the role of local authorities evolving in relation to programmes like Internships Work and vice versa?
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Q9.	What advice would you offer to other local authority commissioners who are implementing Internships Work in their areas?
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Q10.	How has being involved in the Internships Work programme impacted you personally and professionally?
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Open Feedback	Please add any additional information, comment(s), feedback that you have about your experience that you think is important to add to your story.
Open Feedback Answer

Before you finish: Please check our step-by-step short guide on next page to help you share the questionnaire with us.

Wrap-Up Checklist

Before sending back your questionnaire, please review and complete the following steps:

Save Your Document: Please use this file’s name (copy and paste then edit with your name) to save your file: StoryCQ-LA-[Your First Name]-[Your Last Name]

Complete our Media Release Form attached at the end of this document.

Prepare Your Email: Send your completed questionnaire to lucy.tsuchida@ndti.org.uk with the following subject line:

Filled Story Capture Questionnaire – LA Commissioner

Please ensure to attached to your email:

Your filled-out Story Capture Questionnaire

Any photos, videos, or audio clips you wish to share with us.

Processing Your Responses

After receiving your materials, allow us one to three months to craft and return your story. If you don't hear from us within this timeframe, feel free to reach out for an update.

Please scroll down to complete our media release and consent form.

Media Release and Consent Form

Project Title: Sharing Our Stories – Supported Internship & Internships Work Programmes

Purpose of Collection: By completing this questionnaire, you consent to NDTi, DFN Project Search, BASE, and their contracted project partners using your responses for the purpose of creating and sharing stories to promote the Internships Work Programme.

Use of Information:

Your responses may be included in printed and digital materials, websites, social media platforms, presentations, exhibitions, and other forms of electronic communication.

We adhere to the privacy policies of each platform, and your information may be visible outside the UK.

Your story and media(s) you share with us will be subject to the Privacy Policy of the website in question and may be visible outside the United Kingdom, where UK law applies.

Consent Statement:

I, ________________your name___________________ hereby consent to the use of my questionnaire responses and any media that I share along with it by NDTi, DFN Project Search, BASE, and their project partners for the purposes outlined above. I understand this content may be used in various media formats.

Data Retention and Right to Withdraw:

The information you provide will be kept for five (5) years and may be used during this time as indicated above.

You can request cessation of the use of your information by contacting InternshipsWork@ndti.org.uk. Please note, we cannot recall already used materials but will ensure no future use.

Signature: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

For more information on data use and your rights, please visit www.ndti.org.uk/privacy-policy.

Thank You!

A heartfelt thank you from the Internships Work team for sharing your invaluable story.

We understand it requires vulnerability to share personal experiences, and we deeply appreciate your contribution.

Your unique story will undoubtedly inspire others, playing a crucial role in fostering an inclusive society where everyone can thrive.

Thank you for your commitment to this vision!