As part of the work related learning programme at the academy all Year 10 students will the take part in a weeks “Work Experience” placement. The allocated week runs in July and students are expected to work 5 days – including a Saturday if the company closes during the week.  Students are introduced to this during the Autumn term and are encouraged and supported to seek out their own placement to gain maximum benefit. 

Limited placement places are offered through our careers provider GP Careers. Health & Safety checks are carried out by the GP Careers service to ensure suitability. 

Self-canvassed forms need to be completed by the person responsible at the placement and by parents at the earliest opportunity and returned to the front office at the academy. 

Students may benefit from such placements by securing a good reference, a part time job or the offer of an apprenticeship on leaving school.

Why is it important?

As part of the work related learning programme at the academy all Year 10 students will the take part in a weeks “Work Experience” placement. The allocated week runs in July and students are expected to work 5 days – including a Saturday if the company closes during the week.  Students are introduced to this during the Autumn term and are encouraged and supported to seek out their own placement to gain maximum benefit. 

Limited placement places are offered through our careers provider GP Careers. Health & Safety checks are carried out by the GP Careers service to ensure suitability. 

Self-canvassed forms need to be completed by the person responsible at the placement and by parents at the earliest opportunity and returned to the front office at the academy. 

Students may benefit from such placements by securing a good reference, a part time job or the offer of an apprenticeship on leaving school.