1. Participation CEIAG Implications for Work Experience Chris Stanley Castle Community College

2. Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance  Careers Progression Mentor  EBP – Independent advice  Individual Career Meetings All Year 11 and 13 students by Christmas Selected Year 10 and 12 students  Identify students in need of intervention  Follow up meetings as required

3. Link to Work Experience  Key Stage 5 Students have individual plan  One session a week  Short term placement  1-2 week block  Understand expectations of a work place  Help to form / confirm options for the future

4. Transport and Logistics Pre-Apprenticeship  One day a week placement at Langdons  Langdons tutor sessions  Maths / English  Interview and induction – A real application process  Clear steps to progression  Students feel valued and part of the work force

5. Working Closely with Employers  Not just a 1 week placement – long term performance monitored  Work place link / supervisor is vital  CRB checks

6. Benefits to the Students  Students involved were / are potential NEETs  Employability skills / Transferable skills  Understand possible outcomes  Students feel ‘success’

7. Potential Issues / Barriers for Students  Students need to clearly understand workplace expectations  Timekeeping  Team Work  Flexibility  Communication