1. Y10 WORK EXPERIENCE (WEX) 11 th -15 th JULY 2016

2. WHAT WILL BE DIFFERENT ABOUT THE WORLD OF WORK? Earlier start than school Longer day Dress differently Make your own way there Take responsibility Be on time

3. What will you learn? To take responsibility New skills About qualifications or qualities you need Take constructive criticism calmly Listen to instructions How to get along with new people To keep going even when it’s hard To question things positively

4. Places you might choose Nurseries & Schools Care settings Especially if you are considering applying for Childcare or Health & Social Care courses next year

5. Factories, Shops, Hotels, Garages

6. Offices, Agencies, Salons

7. What employers have said about our students in the past... He’s fitted in with the other staff so well I can’t believe he’s only fifteen Absolutely brilliant! What a great ambassador for your school She’s really got what it takes! We’ll be offering a part time job She’s just right for this job

8. Work Experience Pack An information letter for your parent/carer. A sample letter to help you write to an employer A letter of introduction to a prospective employer. Write your own name on it. A form the employer MUST complete and you MUST return to Mrs Brightley.

9. What next? Take the pack you will be given today and share it with your parents/carers. Tell Mrs Brightley if you want help to find a placement, or are going to do it yourself by 5 th February Use the introduction letter and form to approach employers. Make sure you write your name on all the forms.

10. How to get your placement Write, using the letter in the pack Phone Visit Use family contacts

11. IMPORTANT DEADLINES Tell Mrs Brightley if you are sorting your own placement, or want help, by 5th February, before we break up. All completed paperwork from you and the employer MUST be back in school by Thursday 24 th March 2016. This is your responsibility. Everyone is expected to participate.

12. Opportunities Saffron Records Apprenticeships in A and R and digital marketing DJ’s, music production, MC’ing Electronic/dance One placement only. St Monica’s Care Trust Residential nursing care

13. One year 10 student will have the opportunity to spend their work experience week working at BBC Bristol and have the opportunity to work on radio and TV shows, such as: