Work experience is a crucial opportunity that helps students gain valuable insights and access future career opportunities. We encourage all Year 10 and Year 12 students to independently source their own work experience placements for our designated work experience week in July. A risk assessment must be completed through the Unifrog platform to ensure safety.
During the Covid pandemic, many employers paused their work experience offerings, which has made it more challenging to secure placements for all students. For those unable to find placements, we provide alternative options such as online work experience programmes and workplace visits to ensure they still gain essential workplace exposure.
The best approach to find work placements is to approach local employers or to use family or school connections.
These online platforms may offer appropriate work experience.
Unifrog
Website: www.unifrog.org
Overview: Unifrog is an online platform that helps students search for work experience placements, apprenticeships, and university courses. Schools often subscribe to Unifrog, and students can use it to find opportunities tailored to their skills and interests.
Success at School
Website: www.successatschool.org
Overview: This platform offers a wealth of information on careers, apprenticeships, and work experience placements. Students can search for opportunities and get advice on CVs, interviews, and career choices.
Not Going To Uni
Website: www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
Overview: A great resource for students who are looking for alternative post-16 options such as apprenticeships, internships, and work experience placements. It also offers tips on careers, salary expectations, and finding placements.
Springpod
Website: www.springpod.com
Overview: Springpod offers virtual work experience placements in various sectors like engineering, healthcare, law, and finance. It's especially useful for students looking for flexible and remote work experience opportunities.
The National Apprenticeship Service
Website: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
Overview: This government platform helps students search for apprenticeships and work experience placements across a wide range of industries in London and nationwide. Students can filter by sector and location.
The Prince’s Trust
Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk
Overview: The Prince’s Trust offers a range of work experience and volunteering opportunities, with a focus on supporting young people aged 16-30. It also provides career advice, skills workshops, and funding for students looking to start their careers.