There are many ways to develop a work experience programme or manage individual opportunities.

Below we have pulled together some key documents for you to digest that will hopefully help make the task less daunting and more actionable. Any questions do feel free to use the chat function on our website!

Barclays Lifeskills Guide to Organising and Managing Work Experience includes a log book/diary for students to use while on placement.

Gatsby Benchmark 6 - Experiences of Workplaces

Careers and Enterprise Company Gatsby Benchmark 6 Resources

Careers Leaders UK Facebook group a fantastic resource for all Careers Leaders/anyone involved in careers. You can ask questions or search ‘work experience’ in the posts, topics or files.

Safeguarding - Keeping Children Safe In Education Statutory Guidance see pages 81-82

East Sussex Open Doors Opportunities  employers taking part in the East Sussex Open Doors programme

Work Experience and Related Activities in Schools and Colleges Research Report

The OCR Guide to Best Practice in Work Experience