WELCOME

Nailsea School

Diary

Monday 7th to Friday 11th July 2014

Deadlines

24th February 2014 London area

17th March 2014 Any other out of area*

28th April 2014 Local WEX placements

*Note: Placements abroad cannot be supported

Costs

Out of Area (inc. London) additional administration costs £55

Paid by parents in advance

Use of Database, administration of placement and IAG support £33

Paid by School

Please note that the out of area costs are in addition to the base cost of £33. The £33 is still paid for by the school.

Benefits

Aside from an insight to the world of work

students Have an opportunity to work alongside experts Gain an understanding of the world of work It makes their learning real

and It eases their transition into adult life

Synergies

For some students Work Experience has led to a part time job or an apprenticeship

All students can build a relationship that could lead to a reference

Students CV’s can reflect the experience and their learning from it

And their learning?

Transferable skills such as: Team working Problem solving Application of IT and Numeracy Communications skills

But also personal skills such as: Self Reliance Resilience

In brief

Students will need to: Learn about different jobs and careers Find their own placements in an area that interests them Apply Return all documentation by the deadline

It is strongly recommended that your child has an agreed work placement organised by Christmas.

Suggest they start NOW

In brief

Parents can: Discuss different careers and placements with your

child Encourage them to just ask! Help them with the words that they can use Remind them of the deadlines and the need to

complete and return documentation to the school

In brief

The school will Provide information advice and guidance to all

students Support individual students with ideas and advice Make a database of potential placements available to

students Provide initial training in the use of the website Cover the initial costs of WEX (£33 per student)

Safety and Security of Students

Each placement is checked by Education Business Partnership South West:

Employers’ Liability Insurance Public Liability Safe Working Practices

Note: If a placement fails the Health and Safety checks, we cannot process that placement

Before and After

Students will be: Briefed about expectations Provided with a logbook

After the placement, students will Be debriefed about their experiences Self assess their skills related to critical skills in their

logbook Use the log books as a resource to help write their CV

in Year 11

Summary of Deadlines

24th February 2014 London area

17th March 2014 Any other out of area placement

28th April 2014 Local WEX placements

Thank you

Any Questions?