With the new Curriculum for Excellence, the opportunity for senior pupils to gain work experience has been given greater focus. As a result, all S4 to S6 pupil will have the chance to cultivate their skills in a workplace environment.

 There are 3 types of work placement and they are as follows:

• Extended Placements - This is a placement which involves an increased length of time in the workplace. Due to the impact on the pupil's timetable, special permission must be granted by senior management and all third parties involved.
• Flexible Placements - This placement is merged into the pupils' timetable and is a placement which offers experience in the vocation that the pupil wishes to pursue.
• Targeted Placements - A week-long placement for pupils who are unsure of their career path and who may need more assistance in finding a placement

 

To apply for a work placement, please contact Mrs C Thomson.

Once an employer has been identified and Mrs Thomson has been informed, the council must carry out checks.

When checks have been completed, Mrs Thomson will contact the employer and find a suitable date for the work placement to begin.

 

If any local employer is keen to support work placements please get in touch with the school by phone 01506 822028 or email bonessacademy@education.falkirk.sch.uk