Work Experience Alternative

Bring work to life in school

Key Stage 3

Alternative Work Experience is a flexible one to five day Key Stage 3 programme that builds essential workplace skills and gives students a clear, authentic understanding of what employers expect.

Key Aims

  • Deliver the work experience on-site, removing the need for external placements.
  • Eliminate safeguarding complications because no additional checks or risk assessments are required.
  • Remove the pressure of finding employers willing to host younger students.
  • Cut staff workload with a fully facilitated programme that needs minimal admin.
  • Consistent quality for every student, regardless of cohort size.
  • Provide active, hands-on experiences that replicate genuine workplace expectations.
  • Build student confidence and professionalism through structured employer-style challenges.
  • Teach workplace skills through real-world tasks.
  • Strengthen careers provision with clear links to subjects, skills, and future pathways.
  • Support informed planning with current labour market insights and future trends.
  • Evidence impact through baseline assessments, post-evaluations, and a compiled feedback report.
  • Offer a cost-effective, high-impact programme fully aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks and Ofsted priorities.
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In Brief

  • Duration  Duration

    One hour, Half Day, Full day options available

  • Target Year Group  Target Year Group

    7,8 & 9

  • Pricing  Pricing

    Costs are based on cohort size and the delivery model you choose.

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