WORK EXPERIENCE 2016

4th JULY – 8th JULY

WORK EXPERIENCE

• encourages students to start thinking about the future

• provides the opportunity for students to sample the world of work

A WORKING ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES

• The chance to try out a job which interests you.

• The opportunity to work with adults.• The chance to develop skills• The opportunity to find out what employers

expect for their money!

SKILLS

• Team work

• Responsibility

• Time keeping

• Independence

SELF PLACEMENT

• Self Placement Forms

• Complete EVERY section

• Email addresses are REQUIRED

• Insurance details ESSENTIAL

CHANGING EDUCATION

• This company checks all placements for Health and Safety – a long process

• There may be an extra cost

• Self Placement Forms MUST be returned Friday 11th December

NO PLACEMENT?

• School will have a list of placements

• Students will be asked their preferences in January

• We will help find a placement

CONTINUED

• No guarantees that we can match your dream!

• Expect to work a 37 hour week, not school hours

• You may be given a day off in the week.

• School doesn’t expect you to work on a Saturday

NEXT STEPS

When you receive confirmation of your placement:

• Is the placement suitable for you?• Check the address – can you get there?• Arrange an interview (well before the starting date)

PROBLEMS?

If the placement isn’t right:

• Discuss it at home

• Talk to Mrs Stephens before turning it down

• BE AWARE there are limited Work Experience opportunities

FINAL THOUGHTS

• All our students have a really good week

• The employers are usually very complimentary

• Some students are very lucky and get paid a small amount

• Others may get the offer of a part-time job

CONTRIBUTIONS

• No funding

• Costs to school approximately £40 per student

• £10 contribution requested