Work experience 2023

Year 10 students will complete work experience 3rd July - 7th July 2023. Use this page to find out more

Guidance

FAQ

What hours am I allowed to do on placement?

You can do a maximum of:

  • 35 hours a week
  • 8 hours a day

You cannot start work before 7am or finish after 7pm

You cannot work on Sundays or bank holidays

A one hour consecutive break should be given after doing 4 hours of work.

Who are the key staff at school for work experience?

What do I say when I need to email or ring to ask about placements?

You can:

I have contacted employers but haven't heard anything back / they can't offer me a placement

You will need to look at alternatives. A useful resource for this will be the WEX support sheet 2.

Priorities

If you have found your placement already

Well done!

The employer needs a copy of the agreement form.

This needs to be completed and returned to school by Friday 24th February. This is an extension to the original date.

 

If you need to find a placement

Carefully read:

  • Guidance booklet
  • Student support sheet

These documents will help you to find a placement.

Once you have found your placement, the employer needs a copy of the agreement form.

This needs to be completed and returned to school by Friday 24th February. This is an extension to the original date.

 

Quick links

Looking for a placement? Use this link: https://nybep.work-experience.co.uk/ 

The password and username is on the WEX Letter 04 - Student Support Sheet

Important documents

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 WEX letter 00 - Introduction to WEX.pdfDownload
 WEX letter 01 - Work Experience Agreement Form.pdfDownload
 WEX letter 02 - FOR EMPLOYER.pdfDownload
 WEX letter 03 - FOR PARENTS.pdfDownload
 WEX letter 04 - Student Support Sheet.pdfDownload
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 WEX 2023 assembly.pdfDownload
 WEX support - sheet 1.pdfDownload
 WEX support - sheet 2.pdfDownload
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