Post 16 Work Experience

First-hand experience of the working world is extremely valuable in developing a young person’s employability skills. Work experience allows our young people the opportunity to make a more informed choice about their futures and their career choices.

In Year 12, learners will have the opportunity to attend a work placement across a range of industries to gain a valuable insight. They will develop their employability skills, whilst experiencing different careers. In Year 13 and 14 work experience placements may increase. At this level, they are focused on embedding skills and knowledge that are being taught from the course that the learner has chosen to study and utilising skills acquired in previous work experience.

We work closely with supportive employers and partners across the borough to ensure that work experience is positive, meaningful and fulfilling.

As an Autism Educations Trust (AET) partner, we offer training for employers and work experience providers to enable an inclusive working environment for all of our learners.