Post 16 Work Experience

Post 16 Work PLACEMENTS AND INTERNSHIPS

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

In Years 12 and 13, our young people attend work placements for at least one day a week across a range of industries.  These include hospitality, retail, IT, childcare and construction. We have excellent working relationships with local businesses and organisations, ensuring that our young people are supported in inclusive, positive and meaningful work placements.  

In Year 14, our young people enrol onto internships, spending at least two days a week in a workplace. At this level, they are focused on embedding the skills and knowledge acquired from their coursework studies as well as utilising and applying skills acquired in previous work placements.

We work closely with supportive employers and partners across the borough to ensure that work placements are positive, meaningful and fulfilling. These placements, along with our holistic curriculum, provide our learners with the skills, knowledge and work ethic to move onto employment or apprenticeships upon leaving our Post 16.

As an Autism Education Trust (AET) partner, we offer training for employers and work placement providers to promote inclusive working environments for all of our learners. (Click on button below for further information)