We offer work experience annually, to our Year 10 students.
The Keeping Safe Whilst Travelling Between Work Placements is a set of guidelines for those students who will be making their own way to their placements. We strongly encourage you to read this through with your child.
Here is some feedback from recent work experience placements:
• “Tom started on Monday with a lot of anxiety but his confidence really picked up and he quickly became a part of the team here. He is a brilliant worker, and a quick, hands on learner - he should be very proud of his work here.”
• “We would like to thank you all at Icknield Community College for organising this week, should an opportunity arrive, we would like to work with you again.”
• “Ryan has had a really good week and finished off as strong as he started. I’m very pleased with his work and he made some great pizza for staff lunch!”
• “We have been delighted to host the team of girls this week. They have made a great impact on our students and have been an enormous help, we will miss them next week!”
• “It wasn’t until the final day that we understood how nervous Erin was about her placement with us. This never showed in her time with us, she conducted herself with maturity, confidence and always asking relevant questions, all whilst wearing a smile. A delightful young lady who we would welcome back again”
• “It has been a pleasure hosting Harvey this week. He picked up tasks very quickly and was genuinely intrigued with the business. Please keep in touch if this is something that you would like to pursue as a career”
• “Communication Skills, not just speaking. Santana showed she was able to communicate well with our customer and colleagues/managers, alike. She worked alongside a number of colleagues in our store, listened well to instructions; and confidently asked questions about the different aspects she was actively engaged in.”
• “Sam worked to a high standard and was very thorough and very patient with every task. He grew in confidence over the week, and started to show real understanding of the world of horticulture. Sam was very cheerful and quietly got on with every job.”
