Work Experience

Timeline

  • Year 12 – One full week in the June/July.

Securing a Placement

Students are encouraged to take an active role in finding their placements:

  • Independent Placements – Students receive their own Student Placement Form, which they can use to approach employers and arrange a placement aligned with their interests or career aspirations.

  • Pre-arranged Options – Alternatively, there will be a limited list of employers who have previously offered placements, that students can choose from.

Important Attendance Guidelines

Work placements are a valuable experience, and students are expected to attend regularly. However, in cases of absence (e.g., illness):

  • Students must inform both their employer and TCA.

  • Employers must notify TCA if a student does not attend.

Further Information

For full details, please review the TCA Work Experience Protocol: Click here to view the document.

Here is a best practice guide developed by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Careers Hub for employers for work experience placements.