Dr Anthony Mann

Director of Policy and ResearchEducation and Employers Taskforcewww.educationandemployers.org

Working Group on Work ExperienceChaired by Peter Lambert, BITC

Head Teachers, academics plus representatives from ASCL, CBI, CIPD, DfE, EBPOs, NCB, HM Treasury, UKCES.

Met through 2011

Does work experience help young people get into university?

Does work experience help young people get into university?

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Sixth Form College Grammar School Independent School

Jobs Experiences Unclear

Does work experience help young people get a job after education?

Does work experience help young people get a job after education?

Does work experience help young people get a job after education?

Does work experience help young people get a job after education?

Does work experience help young people clarify their career aspirations?

Does work experience help young people clarify their career aspirations?

Journal of Social Policy 2010

Longitudinal study

Young people with uncertainor unrealistic careeraspirations at 16 are 2-3 timesmore likely to be NEET at 16+

Educationandemployers.org/research.aspx

Does work experience improve attainment?

Does work experience improve attainment?

Does employer engagement increase attainment?

DCSF review

161 studies

15 robust

All show benefits, noneshow reduced attainment,8 show demonstrablepositive impact on grades

Challenges: equity and opportunity

Challenges: quality and effectiveness

School type and WEX usefulness

Dr Anthony Mann

Director of Policy and ResearchEducation and Employers Taskforcewww.educationandemployers.org