Work experience placements
Pupils from the start of year ten can take part in work experience which allows pupils to learn about the world of work and experience the key skills needed in the workplace. The LEA assists pupils in finding a placement and offers support and advice for pupils during their placement.
Common Questions
- Which students are eligible to take part in work experience?
- What should students do whilst on work experience?
- What is the role of parents/guardians?
- How are arrangements made by the school?
- What are the limits on the jobs a student can do?
- What is a placement suitability visit?
- Is there a specific risk assessment for young workers?
- Will you need medical information on students?
- How are accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences reported?
- What about child protection issues?
- What do employers do about making insurance arrangements?
- Do teachers visit placement providers?
- What are the hours of work?
- How long does the work experience last?
- What about lunch and break periods?
- Can I do a work placement out of the area?
- Who do I contact at the school if there is a problem?
- What happens about pay, tax and National Insurance?
Entry to Employment team
220 2nd Floor, Broadgate House, Broadgate, Coventry, CV1 1NH
E-mail: e2e@coventry.gov.uk
Tel: 024 7683 3426