Policy overview
Work experience introduces young people to the work environment. It can be a valuable part of their education.
We encourage and promote quality work experience placements. These are for young people in education aged 16 - 18 and up to age 25 for a care leaver.
Young people in Lincolnshire are the future workforce. It is of great value to us, as a major employer, to encourage and support them. We aim to provide placements that allow them to develop and learn.
Our service areas will help young people and care leavers to:
- enhance their knowledge
- gain an insight into our work and careers
Principles
The Department for Education (DfE) defines work experience as “a placement on an employer’s premises in which a student carries out a particular task or duty, or range of tasks and duties, with the emphasis on the learning aspects of the experience.”
Meaningful work experience is:
- purposeful, substantial and offers challenge. It is relevant to a young person's studies and/or career aspirations.
- managed by a supervisor or manager. This ensures that students get a learning experience suited to their needs.
- structured to provide tangible outcomes for both the student and the council.
- clear about the roles, duties and expectations of both the student and the council.
