1. Work Placements 2018/19

2. Parent information evening Sept 2018
Introduction
Work placement changes
How to find a work placement using Work It
How to find a work placement using a self –found form
NHS
Help and Inspiration
FAQs

3. Work placement Coordinator
Joanne Pirie (Finn) Work Placement Coordinator / Teacher of biology Contact - Phone

4. Work placement aims
Work placements are an important part of developing the skills and experiences of our young people.
Authority wide changes mean a more flexible and individualised approach to work placements.
It is our aim to ensure every one of young people have experienced a work placement before leaving school.

5. What has changed? Now called work placements
No longer a specific set week
Can take place in S4, S5 or S6 – whenever it is most appropriate for our young people and the employer
Can take place over 1 week, or 1 day or half day for a number of weeks.
Should be relevant to the young persons career interests and aspirations

6. St Andrew’s and St Bride’s approach
To minimise disruption to the teaching and learning the school requests that no work placement takes place between November and April.
Exceptional cases will be considered on an individual basis
Any work placements arranged for May / during study leave must be after all examinations are completed.

7. How to find a work placement?
There are two ways to find a work placement
Use the Work IT website to find employers that have already agreed to take on students for a work placement.
Approach an employer and ask if they would be willing to offer a work placement – a form of acceptance should then be completed by the employer.

8. Work It website

9. Work It Database
Access the work it database using unique username and password (found on welcome letter)

10. Pupil Home Page

11. How to search for a placement

12. Search Results

13. Location and contact details

14. Job description and how to apply

15. Request a placement

16. To request a placement – enter estimated start date

17. Submit

18. Request Status can be seen from pupils homepage

19. Placement Confirmation
Once a placement has been successfully booked, a confirmation letter along with a job card and consent form will be given to the young person.
The consent form should be completed and signed by parent / carer and the student before being returned to the school.

20. Self Found Placement form
Forms can be collected from me or can be downloaded from the school website
St Andrew’s and St Bride’s should be written on the school section

21. Pupils fill in their own contact details
Self Placement form
Pupils fill in their own contact details

22. *Avoiding November – April where possible
Self Placement form
Start date, end dates and days attending should be discussed with the employer* and then completed.
*Avoiding November – April where possible

23. The employer then completes the remainder of the form, page 1 - 4
Self Placement form
The employer then completes the remainder of the form, page 1 - 4

24. Completed forms should be signed on page 3 and 4 by the employer
Self Placement form
Completed forms should be signed on page 3 and 4 by the employer
A copy of the Employee Liability Insurance Certificate is required if the employer is not part of South Lanarkshire Council

25. Self Placement form
Completed forms along with any insurance certificate should be returned to the school.
Please allow 4 weeks to process any self found placement form, as health and safety checks may need to be carried out.

26. Placement Confirmation
Once a placement has been successfully booked, a confirmation letter along with a job card and consent form will be given to the young person.
The consent form should be completed and signed by parent / carer and the student then returned to the school.

27. NHS Lanarkshire NHS offer work placements for;
Medical – observational placements for S5/6 students only
Scientific and Technical
Management and administration - including finance
Information and E-Health – computing and ICT
Trades – including construction, engineering, transport

28. NHS opportunities

29. NHS Application information

30. To apply, pupils need to download and complete the NHS application form
Application forms can be obtained from Work It website.
Completed forms should then be sent to for consideration
A copy should also be given to schools work placement coordinator or pupil support teacher.

31. NHS Opportunities and Careers
Further information can be found at

32. Inspiration and Help Resources  before placement
Useful links to career planning and quizzes to help pupils generate ideas about work placements, careers and skills

33. Work It pupil guide can also be found here
Inspiration and Help
Work It pupil guide can also be found here

34. Inspiration and Help
We will also be running Work placement drop in sessions during Wednesday lunch times – WORK IT WEDNESDAY! - for any pupils needing extra support in finding a work placement or completing the relevant paperwork.
This PowerPoint along with all other work placement details can be found on the school website.

35. FAQs The placement requires Personal Protection Equipment?
Most placements have PPE available for students to use, however the school has a small supply of overalls and safety shoes that pupils can borrow if they are required.
Why is the insurance certificate required?
Under the Health & Safety (Training and Employment) regulations 1990, students participating in work experience are regarded as the placement provider’s employees for the purpose of health & safety, therefore a prerequisite for permitting work experience placements is that the placement provider has Employer Liability Insurance in place.
What to do if my child is ill or has an appointment?
If for any reason your child cannot attend because of illness or has an appointment during the work placement please inform the employer firstly and then the school office.