Non-statutory advice from the Department for Education to help schools, colleges and other training providers deliver work experience as a part of 16-19 study programmes and traineeships for 16-23 year olds.

The advice is for anyone involved in the planning or delivery of 16-19 study programmes and in particular the work experience element including curriculum planners, teachers, trainers and coordinators. It is also relevant to organisations delivering traineeships for those aged 16-23. The document brings together existing guidance on the provision of post-16 work experience from the EFA, Ofsted and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

This advice covers:

  • High quality work experience
  • How work experience will be funded through study programmes
  • Inspection and accountability
  • Planning work experience into study programmes
  • Health and safety requirements for employers and providers

Evidence from the evaluation of the Work Experience Pilot[1] published on 4 October 2013 has also been referenced.

The document can be read here.

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