Work Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE & EMPLOYMENT
Work experience is a crucial way to develop key skills and self-confidence. At Seva Education we provide equal opportunities and ‘learning for all’ to develop a wide range of life skills that can be achieved through our work experience pathways. Work experience starts from Year 10 onwards for our students.
We promote aspirations and life skills at all levels, to ensure our students and clients obtain the relevant strategies that can be used when accessing the wider community and attempting to obtain work independently.
School Work Experience (15 –16 Year olds)
As part of the Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) pathways, one of the key components for developing independence is Employment. We ensure that our students at Seva Education obtain the appropriate skills across the board, which will support their transition to adulthood.
The fundamental elements of employment are embedded into the curriculum as part of our student’s personal development, providing our students with the strategies which will prepare them for the day that their work experience placements will commence.
Work experience is an extremely beneficial and valuable part of our students’ education, especially our year 10 and 11 students. It allows our students to spend time in a workplace and experience working life in a real-world setting and gives them a chance to try out the line of work that they have an interest in. It provides a kick start towards their work experience which can be listed on their CVs.
Further Education Work Experience (17–25 Year olds)
Seva Education has designed a solid foundation for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as they transition to work and independent living.
Our Further Education site offers an extensive range of work experience, employment and volunteering opportunities at our community-based locations.
We offer a comprehensive vocational platform of learning combining practical skills and educational learning through AQA and ASDAN courses.
- Year 1 will incorporate Pearson courses from Introductory to Level 3 across all our vocational opportunities and rotated each term
- Year 2 will include ASDAN courses within a chosen vocation as listed below incorporating mentoring skills and next steps in employment opportunities
Allotments
The Allotments offer individuals opportunities to learn more about horticulture, increasing employability skills to those seeking a career in gardening and other outdoor employment opportunities.
Programmes are tailored in a way that suits all our individuals and are not dependent on any prior level of experience or knowledge in horticulture. Individuals are taught practical skills that help improve prospects of employability.
