Work Experience

Work Experience forms part of Work-related Learning and is an essential learning entitlement for all pupils at Jamiatul Ummah School. The process engages pupils in learning about work, through work and for work. At Jamiatul Ummah School, Work-related Learning has an important contribution to make to the education of all pupils in order for them to make an effective transition from school to adulthood and to employment.

At Jamiatul Ummah School, the process of work experience is part of careers education and personal development (CEIAG). It aims to give pupils the opportunities to:

• gain an insight into a career or chosen occupation and to experience day to day aspects of employment
• learn beyond the confines of the organised curriculum
• understand their own strengths and areas for development
• build confidence and independence
• connect their learning with working lives
• work as part of a team
• develop skills of self-evaluation
• demonstrate organisational skills
• understand the importance of matters relating to Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities

School Partners

Jamiatul Ummah partners with a variety of businesses and organisations to support and facilitate work experience placements. They include:

• Barclays Bank
• Al Rayyan Bank
• L&Q Housing Association
• Town Hall (Tower Hamlets)
• Idea Store
• Bangla News
• OneTV
• Google
• Realtor (Estate Management)

Work Experience placements occur in Year 10 for two weeks in the Summer Term. They are organised and coordinated by form tutors with support from the Careers Guidance Officer.

Work Experience for the Academic Year of 2022/23 will be in: June 2023

Useful Links

https://www.newham.gov.uk/jobs-training/work-experience-year-10-11-students

https://www.groundwork.org.uk/improving-your-employability/arranging-your-own-work-experience-placement/

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/