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This page is designed to provide useful information and resources to assist in successful Work Experience.

Click here to find a range of paper-based resources, software and useful website links.       

The table below includes downloadable forms and PowerPoint presentations:

Title

Description

Publisher / Contact

WEX Log Book Registration Form 4UA

Form to register for Connexions West of England Work Experience Certificate Log Book / Log Book Plus for schools in the 4 Unitary Authority areas

Connexions West of England

WEX Log Book Registration Form Out of area

Form to register for Connexions West of England Work Experience Certificate Log Book / Log Book Plus for schools in other areas

Connexions West of England

Letter to Parents / Carers explaining Work Experience

A template letter from schools to Parents/Carers explaining the benefits of Work Experience

Connexions West of England

Letter from Student to potential Work Experience provider

A template letter from a Student to a potential Work Experience provider requesting a placement

Connexions West of England

Letter from School to Work Experience provider confirming placement

A template letter from a School to an Employer confirming a Work Experience placement and giving specific relevant Student information where appropriate

Connexions West of England

Risk Assessment / Induction form for Students on Work Experience

A form to be given to Employers taking Work Experience placements to assist them in carrying out Risk Assessments and the induction of a Student into the workplace

Connexions West of England

Thank You Letter from Student to Work Experience provider

A template ‘Thank You’ letter to be sent by a Student to an Employer who provided a Work Experience placement

Connexions West of England

Health & Safety on Work Experience

A Powerpoint presentation introducing Yr 10 Students going out on Work Experience to Health & Safety in the workplace.  It will give them an understanding of what they should expect from the Employer and what the Employer will expect from them

Connexions West of England

The Benefits of Work Experience

A Powerpoint presentation providing an overview of Work Experience, aimed at Students. This will cover what to expect on WEX; what Students will get out of WEX; what WEX could lead to; Health & Safety; how to make the most of the placement; problems and solutions; how to search for a placement.  Can be delivered by EBP in schools.

Connexions West of England

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