Work Experience
All pupils will be given the opportunity to experience the world of work during year 10. We encourage pupils to arrange their own placements wherever possible and we will be launching the Work Experience programme in an assembly in
order to allow the pupils and parents plenty of time to talk to their family and friends regarding a work experience placement.
We view the Work Experience programme as an essential and valuable part of our pupils’ curriculum. The placement gives pupils the opportunity to work with others in a non-school environment, learning important personal and social skills
for later life. It helps them to prepare for the world of work, and to reflect on possible future career options.
Specific details will be discussed with pupils and relevant correspondence sent out to parents outlining the process and requirements.
Work Experience Explained
Work experience is time spent in a workplace learning about a job role, a company or a career sector.
Companies are starting to develop ‘virtual’ placements, where you work remotely using digital technology, without having to go in to the workplace.
Work experience is not just for young people. It can be useful for career changers and people looking to get back into work. It can help you to gain skills and decide what to do.
Benefits of Work Experience
Doing work experience gives you the chance to:
- try out your career ideas
- find out more about what’s involved in a job and see if it’s for you
- learn new skills or build on those you already have
- meet new people and grow your network of contacts
- boost your confidence
- get back into a work routine if you’ve been out of work for a while
- show employers what you can do so they consider you when a job is available
- identify any reasonable adjustments you need because of a disability or long-term health condition
- volunteering
- part-time jobs
- going to company events, real and virtual and open days
- helping friends or family with a business
- setting up your own small business
- entering competitions and skill challenges like World Skills
- work experience can help you
- to find virtual internships
- to write a CV and cover letter