Work Experience
Trying to figure out what you'd like to do after leaving school can be a daunting task. There are lots of options; College, University, part time or full-time employment, apprenticeships or voluntary work to name a few.
One of the best ways to get some understanding of different types of businesses or working environments (office based or working outside for example) is to experience it for a short period of time through a work placement.
Every pupil in S4, 5 or 6 has the opportunity to take up a week's work placement (or more potentially) during your senior years and we would strongly encourage you to do at least one. It would add a great deal to your CV, College or University application and give you both an insight into what you like doing and what you don't.
We recommend that you try to find a suitable placement yourself, politely speak to the owner or manager, tell them a little about yourself and your interests and see if they might support you for a short work placement.
If you are carrying out the placement during school hours the business would then need to fill in an online form that ensures they are a safe place for you to be and once approved, you can agree timings. If the placement is held outside of school hours or during holidays, then this is not necessary, and the school is not responsible for the suitability of your placement.
We can offer support and guidance to help you find a suitable placement, however we do not have a long list of opportunities that you can access.
Normally this placement happens in September and so you would benefit from making enquiries before the end of the summer term.
Speak to your Head of House if you are interested in carrying out a work placement.
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