Work experience
A short placement with an employer, often in Year 10 or Year 12, to help pupils learn about work.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- School life
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Related terms
- Gatsby Benchmarks England
- Eight benchmarks of good career guidance that schools and colleges in England are expected to meet.
- Internship United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A period of work experience with an employer, paid or unpaid, often for students or recent graduates.
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