INTRODUCTION |
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Funded by: Learning & Skills Council |
Devised written and edited by: West Berkshire Education Business Partnership
Lyn Hargood, Amanda Richards, Corrie Barker
Key Consultant/writer: Clive Edwards, St Bartholomew's School, Newbury
Working in partnership with:
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead EBP
Windsor Slough EBP
Central Berkshire EBP
Contributions also researched and written by the following people:
Sally Youll, Berkshire Learning & Skills Council
Fiona Gren
Carolyn Painter, Berkshire College of Agriculture
Gaik Drew, Lindon Medical Centre
Veena Marsden, Reading College and School of Arts and Design
Margaret Grover, Brakenhale School
Saima Ali
Sally Patrick, NHS Walk-in Centre
Ref: National EBP Network
188 Main Street, New Greenham Park, Thatcham RG19 6HW
01635 279914
www.nebpn.org
office@nebpn.org
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO THE TEACHER? |
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Develop better learning opportunities for young people.
Update a teacher's own skills and knowledge.
Enhance economic and business learning.
Forge partnerships with local companies.
Promote understanding between education and business. |
IDENTIFYING OBJECTIVES |
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What do you hope to learn on a placement?
How will your work practices improve as a result of a placement?
How will a placement contribute to your personal development?
How will a placement contribute to the targets in your school's development plan?
How will a placement contribute to raising the standards of the young people in your school?
Will you be able to find evidence of improved pupil achievement? When and how will you
measure it? |
SOME CONSIDERATIONS |
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When can you undertake your placement?
Has your school agreed to a term-time release and confirmed supply cover?
Are you prepared to travel to your placement?
Have you any views on the selection of a host organisation for your placement?
Is there time set aside for debriefing and action planning following your placement? |
NEXT STEPS |
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Contact your local EBP to discuss your placement. (See National EBP Network in reference section below)
The EBP will organise for an initial introductory meeting with your host so you can;
Satisfy yourself that the placement is appropriate to your needs
Discuss and confirm your objectives
Discuss and confirm your placement programme |
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Ref: National EBP Network
188 Main Street
New Greenham Park
Thatcham
RG19 6HW
01635 279914
www.nebpn.org
office@nebpn.org |

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