Work experience is an integral part of our students’ entitlement to Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance and supports Gatsby Benchmark 6 ‘Experiences of the Workplace’ which states: 

Every student should have first-hand experiences of the workplace through work visits, work shadowing and/or work experience to help their exploration of career opportunities and expand their networks. 

Work experience gives young people vital insights into the world of work and can help young people make decisions about their future and develop new and existing skills.

Year 10 have an opportunity to take part in one week of work experience to allow them to see first-hand the world of work and experience the day-to-day aspects of employment. It also offers many benefits and learning opportunities, which include: 

• Developing students’ employability skills. 
• Enhancing students’ knowledge of, and preparing them for, the world of work, linking to the vision and ethos of Park High School.  
• Providing an insight into the skills, qualities and attitudes required by employers. 
• Providing opportunities for personal and social development – including self-confidence, time management, personal organisation, team work, resilience. 
• Supporting the School’s Careers Education Advice and Guidance and Character Education provision. 
• Enabling students to make cross curricular links. 
• Providing students with an opportunity for self-evaluation. 

Thank you for sending us excellent students, it was a pleasure having them and we hope to support more of your students in the next academic year.

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