Do’s and Don’ts of Work Experience

Students Do act professionally. Turn up on time, follow the dress code if there is one, stick to prescribed breaks Don’t complain of being bored and expect to stay until the end of the working day. Do be realistic about what tasks you will be doing. There is likely to be an amount of routine involved and not […]

How to Manage Student Expectations

It is important to manage the young person’s expectations and ensure they have a realistic understanding of the tasks they will be carrying out during their placement.

HSE advice on insurance for work experience

Insurance and Work Experience Under health and safety law, work experience students are your employees. You treat them no differently to other young people you employ. Your existing employers’ liability insurance policy will cover work placements provided your insurer is a member of the Association of British Insurers link to external website, or Lloyds link […]