1. Walton le Dale Arts College and High School Introduction to Work Experience

2. Walton le Dale Arts College and High School When is it ? Monday 4 th July– Friday 15 July 2016

3. Walton le Dale Arts College and High School An insight into the world of work A chance to try an area of employment Gain valuable employability skills Enhanced CV The benefits for your son or daughter

4. Walton le Dale Arts College and High School The benefits for the employers “It’s a chance to give something back” Raises the profile of a company in the community Builds links with schools Opportunity to shape the future workforce

5. Walton le Dale Arts College and High School Start talking now with your son/daughter about what they would like to do Help them find a placement How to help?

6. Walton le Dale Arts College and High School Finding a placement Students are required to find their own placements Source and contact the employer Submit a completed self- placement form and a copy of the Employer Liability Insurance document In school, assistance will be given to students who experience obstacles or difficulties

7. Walton le Dale Arts College and High School Considerations and Restrictions Students are allowed to work a maximum 40 hours a week Placements must however offer a minimum of 25 hours a week Consider how your child will get to the placement and transport costs All employers must have the correct Employer Liability Insurance Employers must agree to a Health and Safety visit from VIA

8. Walton le Dale Arts College and High School Via Partnership The school works in partnership with Via They provide the link between employers and the school Undertake health and safety checks on employers’ premises Agree job descriptions

9. Walton le Dale Arts College and High School Paperwork Students complete Self-placement form and obtain Employer Liability Insurance Documents Return these to school signed on or before 18 December A job description - parents sign to accept- April A placement agreement - parents, employers and student sign- May/June Students will receive

10. Walton le Dale Arts College and High School In school students will receive training in: In school students will receive training in: Interview skillsInterview skills Health and safety in the workplaceHealth and safety in the workplace Dressing for workDressing for work Employer expectationsEmployer expectations Preparing our Students

11. Walton le dale Arts College and High School In school Mrs Mathers is the designated person who will be able to give you key information about work experience Mrs Mathers is available to students every lunchtime in the Careers Office email - s.mathers@waltonledale.lancs.sch.uk Who to talk to?