WORK EXPERIENCE th 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 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 11 th 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