What is Work Experience?

A Work Experience placement enables students to:

• Experience working life as an employee
• Find out about different jobs and the people who do them
• Use skills learned at school and develop new ones
• Gain confidence and take increased responsibility
• Gain valuable experience that can go on a CV

Placements

Placements are arranged in two ways either via a self placement or via the EBP job book.  Placements are arranged through term time of Year 10 or 11 for either one or two weeks, and on date previously agreed between school and EBP.

Self-Placement – This is the preferred route if you have an interest in a particular job area or if you have a family friend or relative you wish to be placed with. Many employers will only offer placements to students showing an interest in their type of work, for example, vets, legal, media, sports & leisure.

Job Book – This is sourced by EBP from our extensive database of employers who have offered to support young people on their work experience.

How the process works

• EBP agree dates with school
• Students are briefed at school
• All students complete an application form either on line (completed at school) or via paper copy. They are asked to choose 3 different types of work they would like to try . They must also indicate which areas  they can travel to for their placement.
• If self-placing, students collect a form, complete it, and get relevant sections completed by employer and parent/carer
• Students not self placing are matched to placements from job book
• Details are sent home
• Parents, students and employers sign forms and return by deadline
• Prior to placement, students must contact employer to finalise details

Health & Safety and EBP

EBP is committed to provide a safe working environment for all students. We visit employers to check that:

• Employers Liability Insurance is in place and that it covers students on work experience
• Adequate supervision and training will be provided for the student
• The environment is suitable for young people
• Employers understand the importance of Child Protection

When arranging a self-placement you must make sure that the employer has Employers Liability Insurance and that they are happy for EBP to carry out a health & safety check at their premises, as without this the placement cannot proceed