Work Experience Preparation Sessions

Below are the key steps taken to help prepare the students for their work experience placement and to help them make the most of their time in the world of work.

Parents Evening

This is an evening presentation at the various schools in West Berkshire attended by EBP staff explaining the process from the beginning to what happens on the first day of a work experience placement.

Interview Skills

This will be delivered to the students within school 2-4 weeks prior to commencement of the placement. EBP staff will inform the students that they are expected to contact employers for an interview, prepare questions to ask at the interview and to consider appropriate dress and behaviour during the interview.

Employers' Expectations

This session is delivered to the students within school 2-4 weeks prior to commencement of the placement. Employers will be asked to speak explaining the kind of expectations they have of a work experience student.

Health & Safety

A Health & Safety video will be shown to all students prior to commencement of their placement covering all aspects of Health & Safety within the workplace. This gives the student a very important insight into Health & Safety.

Tutors' Briefing

EBP staff brief tutors on all aspects of the work experience process from the completion of online forms to staff visits.