How will impact of work experience be measured?
A. The impact is whether the learning aims for the learner were met. In a quality placement the learning aims are defined and understood in advance, the placement geared to meeting these aims and a post-placement review takes place to identify what has been learned. Employers might recognise this process as – ‘plan, do, review’. The level and quality of this involvement has never been higher and the role of Education Business Partnership Organisations has been vital to support both employers and schools in delivering work experience and other work related learning activities to ensure young people learn about working practices, experience the work environment and develop employability skills for their future working lives. For more information see the booklet Quality Standard for Work Experience.
