Supported Work Experience

As part of the programme, experienced staff will:

• Meet with the students to establish positive relationships with them an understand their interests and needs.
• Prepare students for their placement, providing information on health & safety, personal presentation, interview skills and tips to make the placement successful.
• Match students sensitively to an appropriate employer.
• Accompany students, where necessary, to their interview.
• Regular workplace visits to monitor progress and report back to schools.
• Post placement workshop to evaluate their learning.
• Support young people’s thinking about post 16 or post 18 options.

The Learning Outcomes for students are to:

• Understand good working practices.
• Use relevant skills, knowledge and personal qualities in a vocational context.
• Understand the importance to employers of skills, attitudes and qualifications and to gain experience of a specific career or industry.
• Improve their understanding of the world of work.
• Understand the relevance of the curriculum to their future.
• Be supported in their post 16 choices.

This activity is aimed at: Years 10,11, 12 and 13

Notice period to start the programme: 6 weeks

For more information contact:

023 9228 3441

ecameron@ebpsouth.co.uk