Work Experience

All Year 12 students undertake a compulsory work placement (in-person or virtual) in the Summer term, helping them build employability skills and explore career pathways ahead of life after Sixth Form. 

Key Objectives for the Year 12 Work Experience Programme:

●      Build understanding of how industries and commerce operate

●Connect post-18 subject choices to the world of work

●Develop maturity, independence and self-confidence

●      Support students in finding placements aligned to their career or higher education goals

Programme Success 

●      Since launching in 2023, our work experience programme has gone from strength to strength. In 2026, over 70% of students secured an in-person placement, with others completing in-school or virtual placements, all developing valuable transferable skills. Students keep a work experience diary throughout their placement.

●      We're grateful to the many businesses and community members supporting this year's programme. 

Recent placement providers include:

NHS - Healthcare

Metropolitan Police Service - Public Services & Law Enforcement

LMAX Group - Financial Services & FinTech

Ralph Lauren - Fashion & Retail

Sweco - Engineering & Environmental Consultancy

CBRE - Property & Real Estate

Osbornes - LawLegal Services

Alstom Train Care Center - Rail Engineering & Transport

British Heart Foundation - Charity & Non-profit

Strawberry Creative - Marketing & Creative Media