Is work experience compulsory?
No it is not compulsory. However, Ofsted will evaluate the opportunities young people have to learn about work, through work and for work. Work Experience is a planned activity that can demonstrate clearly these active learning experiences. The Education Act 1977 (Clause 43) also places a duty on schools and education support centres to provide a programme of CEG to students in Years 9-11. Career exploration, self-development and career management are the three elements of this programme all of which can be developed for KS4 students through participation in work experience.
