Work Experience and College Link Courses
The school aims to ensure that all Year 11 pupils have an opportunity to experience the world of work prior to leaving school. The following options have been made available to pupils.
• Two week block placements with local employer
• Day/half day placements
• Extended work placements
• Work shadowing
• Supported placements
Each placement is designed specifically for the needs of each pupil.
Sparsholt College
Pupils in Year 11 have an opportunity to participate in a link course at Sparsholt College near Winchester. The course covers both agriculture and horticulture and takes place 1 day per week for one term. Pupils have an opportunity to gain a City and Guilds Certificate of credit towards horticultural skills tests.
BCOT
A small number of pupils in Year 10 will attend the Work Related Learning course that lasts for two years. The students follow a chosen subject leading to accreditation at the college one afternoon a week and attend work placement once a week over the duration of the course.
A further opportunity is available for all year 11 pupils to attend BCOT on a Friday morning to experience various skills/jobs that are available. Each course lasts for approximately six to eight weeks and provides an important link between ourselves and BCOT.
HAMPSHIRE CONNECTIONS - 01256 819576
Hampshire Connexions offers a service to all young people aged between 13 and 19 (or up to 25 for young people who have learning difficulties and disabilities).
Personal advisers are able to offer advice and guidance on issues you may be faced with, whatever they are.
Personal advisers work with young people in schools, colleges, information centres and locally in community venues across Hampshire.
Every young person is entitled to help from a personal adviser, who can give information, advice and guidance on a range of issues.
