Between now and the summer term, your task is to visit a workplace:
• It can be a family member, friend or neighbour
• Somewhere you might like to work
• A possible part time job in the future
• Opportunity to seek/arrange some volunteering
*You must attend with a Parent/Carer. DO NOT ATTEND ALONE!
*You must NOT attend in school time.
Criteria – completed as part of a booklet
• Ask for a tour of the workplace. Describe what you can see.
• What local opportunities (Apprenticeships/Full time jobs) are available in the workplace?
• What skills and qualities does the employer value?
• Take a photo/selfie with the employer
• Would the employer be willing to support the school with our Careers programme?
• Any other specific information.
• A brief witness statement from the employer confirming your visit.
Purpose of completing the experience
• Prizes will be awarded to students who write about the most creative workplace experience (including a short witness statement from the employer)
• Write about it in your Personal Statement and CV
• You will be asked to talk about it during your Mock Interview in November of Year 11
• Opportunity to arrange some volunteering.
What our students
shared Joshua P
Completing my workplace experience at ITV Granada in MediaCityUK was an eye-opening experience that revealed what it takes to produce a live television news broadcast. Touring the busy newsroom showed how journalists work under real deadlines—researching, verifying facts, and crafting stories with precision and teamwork.
Attending a pre-broadcast meeting highlighted the importance of communication between presenters, producers, and technical staff to ensure everything runs smoothly. Watching a live news broadcast from the studio floor demonstrated how calmness, accuracy, and coordination are vital under pressure.
I also learned about the technical aspects of broadcasting— camera work, lighting, sound, and editing—and gained insight into different career pathways in the media industry. Overall, the experience deepened my appreciation for the creativity, resilience, and collaboration required in journalism and inspired me to pursue a career in media and television production.
What our students shared
In my workplace experience, I worked at my mum’s optician practice. I was shown what an average day would be like over the duration of my stay and was guided through some of the processes that would be completed, including an average eye test. I helped by making phone calls to arrange and book in appointments as well as organise files into their respective compartments. It was immensely interesting to see the inner workings of an unfamiliar environment, and I considered it valuable in teaching me some important skills for the world of work. In your work experience, you will learn like this to prepare yourselfforyour lifeafter education.
Feedback from students
•100% of those pupils asked said that the Workplace Experience was a significant factor in their careers preparation.
•Some students received part time jobs at evenings and weekends from the challenge.
•Some students received permanent volunteering jobs as a result of their challenge.
•100% of students asked said that the Workplace challenge increased their knowledge about the world of work.
•100% of students asked said that the Workplace challenge increased their confidence to tackle events outside of school.
What next?
• Student booklets and letter to parents and employers distributed this (Friday 17th October)
• Mr Reardon will regularly remind you about the task during assemblies
• Reminders will regularly be sent home to parent/carers every half term
• Begin to discuss at home and with your Form Tutor a possible work place you could visit, start by making contact if possible
• Deadline for completion of the workplace experience:
