Dd had talk from careers officer at school assembly this week, and he said they don't do work experience in Year 11, it only happens in Yr 12. I'm a bit miffed about this, the school used to do it in Yr 10 and Yr 11.
From what she said it sounded a bit like 'work experience is a very good thing but do it yourself because we can't help you'.
Ok a lot of kids do sort stuff out themselves (Dd has done some voluntary work experience, after a bit of background research from yours truly) but what about those who don't have the time/ parental support?
And what should I be doing something now? At the moment i'd rather she was concentrating on her school work than trawling round the local shops looking for jobs.
Careers advice at my own school was non-existent and there was no such thing as 'work experience' - but that was a long time ago and I really hoped things were a bit better by now, seemingly not 