Support and success for apprentice with learning difficulties – Show House

A 16-year-old with learning difficulties is making leaps in his career, thanks to support from Barratt Homes Southampton – and he’s urging other companies to support young people in his position.
Callum Pettitt, who is from Gosport, suffers from global development delay, a condition in which children are significantly delayed in their development of speech, motor, cognitive and social skills.
Barratt has allocated a buddy system, funds transport to and from his specialist college, and pays for accommodation in the city while he studies there for two weeks out of every 20. The results have seen the 16-year-old flourish.
Having struggled in an academic setting, Callum was looking for an alternative, and now works five days a week as a carpentry apprentice, alongside his course at Leicester College, which offers additional learning support to young people.
Relishing his on-site work He said: “I have learnt so much since starting with Barratt, and they have done so much to support me.
“Being away from a desk and on site most of the time, really suits me. I think more employers should look to support more young people with learning disabilities as it has made such a difference to me.”
Callum’s mum, Stacey, said: “The Barratt apprenticeship scheme has been perfect for Callum, and I would definitely recommend it to other young people in the area.”
Anthony Dimmick, Barratt Homes community liaison officer, said: “Barratt work in tandem with the communities where we are building new homes, and we work closely with schools and the local council, to offer apprenticeships to young people in the area. I’m so glad Callum decided to make his first step into a career in construction with us – it’s wonderful to see how much he’s grown in confidence already. I wish him every success for the future.”
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