Post on 01-Apr-2015
Work Exp 2012Some preliminary information
Work experienceA few dos and don’ts!
0Don’ts0Don’t cold call places –
we have done that!! Only contact places you have a link with and even then you will need to check that it is not on the school data base – if it is you may not get it!!
0Don’t0Don’t leave finding an own
placement to the last minute – THERE IS A DEADLINE.
All own placement forms need to be to School Office by 30th March without fail or exception
0Don’t0Don’t contact your old
primary school – we have contacted most and have those that are happy to have someone on our data base. Check with Francesca if yours is on the list.
0Do0Do start asking family
and close friends if they are able to take you for work experience week 2nd-6th July 2012.
0Do0Do fill in the own
placement form (available from School Office) if you are arranging your own placement – this is the only way to guarantee getting what you want.
0Do0Do start to think what
areas you could work in but be prepared to make compromises.
0Do0Do bring your medical
form back in ASAP to your PSHE teacher
What next 0 Letters will go out in
PSHE in next few lessons0 Own placement forms
must be in by 30th march0 School placements will go
up after half term for selection
0 EMR to then sort placements
0 You will find out after Easter where you are going