POLICY/PROCEDURE TITLE:
WORK PLACEMENT
MANAGER RESPONSIBLE:
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & QUALITY
ISSUE DATE:
OCTOBER 2014
LAST REVIEW DATE:
OCTOBER 2014
NEXT REVIEW DATE:
OCTOBER 2015
EQUALITY & DISABILITY
IMPACT ASSESSMENT
COMPLETED:
YES
RISK ASSESSMENT:
• COLLEGE REPUTATION IS DAMAGED IF
LEARNERS ARE NOT FULLY PREPARED
FOR PLACEMENT
• LEARNERS ARE NOT FULLY PREPARED
FOR EMPLOYMENT ON COMPLETION OF
THEIR COURSE
• COLLEGE PROSECUTED FOR
LEGISLATIVE BREACH OF SUCH AS
HEALTH & SAFETY, DATA PROTECTION,
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, CHILD
PROTECTION
CONTENTS
PAGE NUMBER
1.
Introduction
2
2.
Policy Statement
2
3.
Procedure
3
4.
Reference to Other Policies
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5.
Appendices
1 Work placement request form
2 Employer information
3 Work placement guide
4 Work placement information and consent form
5 Sample email to employer
6 Work placement evaluation
7 Assessment of student in relation to safeguarding
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1.
Introduction
Work placement is an integral part of 16-19 Study Programmes to support the
preparation of students for employment and to support their future career aspirations.
Kendal College is committed to enabling students to benefit from high quality work
placements that contribute to the student’s overall development and recognises its
responsibilities in respect of ensuring students are working in a safe environment.
The policy & procedure outlined below has been developed to provide staff with a
framework for managing the process. This policy applies to all full time students
undertaking work placement as part of their training and with specific emphasis on
assessment of risk for students under 18 years of age or who are classed as
vulnerable adults. Additional processes are included in respect of students on Early
Years and Health & Social Care courses.
2.
Policy Statement
Kendal College recognises that a meaningful work placement provides valuable
experience of the work environment and helps students decide on future careers or
study options whilst also giving them the opportunity of demonstrating their potential
to future employers. High quality work placements allows young people to
experience what it is like to be supervised in the work environment and support the
development of their employability skills.
The College recognises the importance of ensuring that all work placements are
carried out in a safe environment and will assess the risk of each placement
proportionately in line with guidance from the Health & Safety Executive.
The College will endeavour to provide a work placement, wherever practicably
possible, during the learner’s time at the College, recognising the prior attainment of
each student and their career aspiration and ensuring each placement is purposeful,
offers challenge, is well structured and well supervised.
As a minimum:

A suitable placement should be offered during a Level 3 two year programme

Students who are not progressing to Level 3 may be offered during their Level 2
programme.

For students attending a higher education programme, the course tutor should
discuss the opportunities and benefits of undertaking work placement. The
College will support Higher Education learners in sourcing and setting up work
placement.

For students on Entry and Level 1 programmes, individual consideration will be
given as to the suitability and value of a placement.

The College will not source placements for students under the age of 16
Exceptions will be made where it is not possible to source a placement which will
allow the student to develop the skills and competences at a level aligned to their
qualifications. Under these circumstances the tutors will, wherever possible, provide
simulation, project opportunities, industry speakers and other work experience
opportunities to enhance employability and progress.
There may also be occasions where it is not appropriate to participate in work
placement, such as:

A mature student who already has had extensive related work experience

Students already working within the industry

Students who already have working commitments which would make additional
placement difficult

Students with caring responsibilities where the placement would significantly
impact on their other responsibilities
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
Students who have specific health or additional learning needs which makes
placement not in their best interests
Students who are not considered to be prepared for work placement or whose
behaviour on programme eg: very low attendance, challenging behaviour, give
concern that this behaviour may be repeated within a workplace.
The length and pattern of a placement will be determined through employer capacity,
fitting in with other curriculum expectations and planning and could be offered as a
block or days per week but each placement will consider the assessment of the
student’s need taking into account their ability, prior attainment, career goals and
work readiness.
3.
Procedure
Setting up and Agreeing the Placement
Through the curriculum planning process, work placement is identified by the Head of
School for specific groups on the Curriculum Plan.
Course tutors should ensure that they are clear about the expectations for work
placement with their tutor group and work with each student to identify the type of
placement that will most support their development.
Course tutors are responsible for assessing which students in their group require
work placement and communicating the type and pattern of placement and a
proposal of up to 3 dates and timings required using the form at Appendix 1 and
forwarded to the Placement team within Student Services by the end of November.
Preparation for work experience will include development of a CV and agreeing
expected outcomes for the placement.
For students on Childhood Studies and Health and Social Care programmes,
responsibility for placement sourcing, health and safety checks and relevant DBS
checks lies with the Professional Practice Co-ordinator.
Sourcing Placements
The responsibility for sourcing and organising placements will be undertaken by the
Placement team within Student Services who will require a lead in time of a
minimum of 4 weeks to ensure placements are sourced and relevant health and
safety checks completed.
Finding placements to best meet the needs of the student can be carried out using a
variety of sources:
 Tutor identified placement – using their business and sector contacts, the
tutor may identify suitable placements and make the first contact with that
placement, advising that the Placement Team will follow up
 Student identified placement – students can suggest their own contacts,
including where they work part time, to identify a suitable placement. The
details will be passed to the Placement Team for follow up to ensure the
placement will provide the right level of experience and can be achieved
during college hours.
 College identified placement – the Placement Team will contact businesses
within a sector to establish the availability of a placement based on the
information provided by the tutor.
 Placement sourced through Cumbria Business Education Partnership (CEBP)
– CEBP hold a database of approved placements that can be accessed by
the College. However, the placements are also used by schools across
South Lakes and at certain times of the year there may be less availability
 Volunteering can also provide work experience if it takes place outside the
college environment and the student is supervised by staff working for the
organisation
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Health & Safety and Safeguarding
Revised health and safety guidance (HSE) to reduce bureaucracy in placements
identifies the following:
 Employers who already employ young people do not need to repeat risk
assessments for offering work placement
 Risk assessments are not required for each successive work experience
student where an employer regularly takes them on
The employer has prime responsibility for the health and safety of students while on
work experience and is expected to manage significant risk. The college must satisfy
itself that the risks associated with workers under the age of 18 on their premises
have been assessed. This assurance can be gained through a conversation with the
employer in the first instance that is noted on the “Work Placement Information” form
(appendix 2). If the employer already employs staff under the age of 18, then the
risks will have already been considered.
In line with HSE guidance, the College will not carry out unnecessary visits to known
employers with good track records, seek additional paperwork or duplicate checks
already carried out by a third party, always considering a sense of proportion.
The following links to HSE Guidance Booklet: “Young People and Work Experience”
should be provided to employers agreeing to offer a placement to support their
understanding of requirements on health and safety:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg364.pdf
HSE guidance recommends that checks are carried out in proportion to the
environment using the following as a guide:
Low risk eg shop or office with everyday risks familiar to the student, speaking to the
new employer to confirm there are no higher risks should be enough and can be part
of the wider conversation on placement arrangements
Environments with less familiar risk eg light assembly or packing facilities – talk to
the employer and confirm they have arrangements for managing risks including
induction, supervision, site familiarisation and protective equipment
Higher risk environments such as construction sites, manufacturing, kitchens –
discuss with the employer what work the student will be doing or observing, risks
involved and how they are managed. The college needs to be satisfied that the
instruction, training and supervisory arrangements have been properly thought
through.
In all high risk environments, it is essential to check that the employer understands
specific factors relevant to employing young people eg ensuring they are not
exposed to risk due to:
 Lack of experience
 Being unaware of existing or potential risks
 Lack of maturity
through considering the layout of the workplace, agents (physical, biological,
chemical) they will be exposed to, how they will handle work equipment, how work
and processes are organised, the extent of health and safety training needed, risks
from process, agents and work.
Where there is a level of risk that the college is not satisfied about, then a decision
needs to be taken as to whether the placement should be agreed or a full risk
assessment carried out prior to the student commencing placement. The work
placement team should discuss the concern with the relevant head of school and
then agree if the placement needs to be vetted by a competent person in accordance
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with Health and Safety Procurement Standards (HASPS). There are 2 ways of
ensuring this.
1. College sourced placements (via tutor, student or business approach) The
Placement Team will check if an appropriate risk assessment is already in
place on the College CIS database. If a risk assessment has not been
completed one should be requested through the CEBP process.
2. CEBP sourced placement: If the placement is sourced from the CEBP
database, the Work Placement team will advise CEBP 6 weeks before the
start of the placement (except for Childhood Studies and Health and Social
Care placements where a different protocol has been set) the name of the
student and other relevant details. Placements on the CEBP database will
already have been risk assessed and the database will show the level of risk
assessment that has been undertaken.
Under no circumstances should a student undertake a work placement with an
employer where the risk level has not been established and noted on the employer
form.
Enhanced DBS check with barred list checks are not required to be requested for
staff supervising children aged 16 to 17 on short term work experience.
Additional arrangements for students undertaking placements of more than 15 days
This section applies to students on Early Years, Health and Social Care, Animal Care
or Traineeship programmes
For learners on placements lasting more than 15 days over an extended time-frame,
a check of the barred list or an Enhanced DBS may be required of the placement
supervisor, especially where the placement involves:- Regular lone working with an employer over long periods (rule of thumb
would suggest anything over half a day at a time) – this may lead to the
requirement for an enhanced DBS check that the College will pay for
- Placements located in particularly isolated environments with 1:1 working
- Placements involving a high degree of travelling on a 1:1 basis
- Vulnerable due to educational, medical or home circumstances
- Placements which include a residential element will require an enhanced risk
assessment in relation to safeguarding
The Work Placement Team or Professional Practice Co-ordinator will record the
information on the form (appendix 7) and then complete a risk assessment process
with the relevant Head of School. Where a score of 20 or above is assessed, then
an enhanced DBS check should be completed for relevant staff members.
Placements in family homes would indicate an increased risk for learners on
extended placements and so an enhanced DBS check should be completed for
relevant family members. In most cases, family placements are only accepted where
there is already evidence that a DBS check has been completed.
Where a student is to be placed on an extended placement such as a school or care
home, the setting should provide written confirmation that supervising staff have had
an enhanced DBS check. A letter should be sent to the placement provider to
request this.
Students on extended placements and working with children and vulnerable adults
are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check through the College and an
explanation of this should be forwarded to the placement provider.
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Where the learner has specific physical and/or medical needs the College will need
to liaise with the Learning Services team in the first instance to undertake a bespoke
assessment.
Prior to placement

Prior to the student starting placement The Work Placement team should be
satisfied that the location and work patterns are reasonable and do not expose
the student to unreasonable risks. The employer will be provided with full details
of the aims and objectives of the placement plus the details of the student
attending placement including any other relevant details where appropriate eg:
medical conditions.

Prior to the work placement students will be provided with information which
includes:- Work placement setting
- Hours of work
- Length of placement
- Supervisor’s name and contact details and their role in providing supervision
and training
- Aims and objectives of the placement
- Assignment/diary records to be completed
- Dress code/protocols and behaviour
The Course tutor is responsible for setting targets for work placement on the
student’s Pro-Monitor record and monitoring these throughout and after the
placement during tutorial sessions.

Hours of work to be undertaken by the student should take account of the
Working Time Regulations ie:
- Young workers under the age of 18 may not be employed for more than 40
hours a week or for more than eight hours on any day
- Subject to certain exceptions, young workers under the age of 18 may not be
employed at night between 10.00 pm and 6.00 am (or 11.00 pm and 7.00am
where their contract requires them to work after 10.00 pm).
- Work patterns agreed should also be sensitive to and enable the student to
observe religious practices if required

Students will be responsible for making their own arrangements for travel to and
from placement. Where the student has financial difficulties a request may be
made to the Learner Support Fund via Student Services, subject to funding
availability .

Prior to placements the Placement Team will write to parents/carers of under 18
year olds and vulnerable adults at least 3 weeks before the start of the
placement confirming the arrangements, confirming that risk has been assessed
and a health and safety assessment completed if required, gaining the consent
of the parent/carer using the documentation in Appendix 4.
Tutors must ensure that students are prepared and briefed generally about health
and safety and understand how to identify hazards and the sort of control
measures that can be put in place to reduce the risk of injury or accident prior to
commencing their placement. A copy of the risk assessment (where applicable)
should be given to the student and any particular hazards should be discussed
with the student.

An email (appendix 5) confirming the details of the placement, contact details of
the supervising tutor and an outline of responsibilities which reflects the above
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controls must be sent to the placement provider before commencement of the
placement along with an evaluation form (Appendix 6).
Employer Responsibilities
As part of the agreement for work placement, it is crucial that employers understand
that students on work experience placements are designated as employees for the
purposes of health and safety, and as such, employers have the same
responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare of students on work placements as
they do for their own workforce. This includes compliance with the Health and Safety
at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 and the
Working Time Regulations 1998.
Students with Additional Needs
It is crucial that students with additional needs are able to enjoy the benefits of work
experience. As with all students, it is important that those with special educational
needs and/or disabilities are carefully matched to placements and effectively
supported throughout, including customising the placement monitoring and risk
assessment to individual learners’ needs. In certain cases it will be necessary for
reasonable adjustments to be made in the workplace. Advice relating to adjustments
may be provided by the Learning Services team.
During Placement
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
During each work placement the Placement team will contact placement line
managers ensuring that the student is making effective progress and that the
placement objectives are being progressed
Where a young person or vulnerable adult on placement alleges harassment or
discrimination whilst in placement the issue should be investigated as
appropriate by a member of the College staff
After Placement

The Placement Team will ensure that the placement provider completes an
evaluation on the student’s performance using the form at Appendix 6. This
should be forwarded to the student and course tutor.

Students should record details of their placement on their ProMonitor records
and evaluate what knowledge and skills they have learnt and developed on their
placement, leading to the setting of additional targets in readiness for further
work.

The employer will receive feedback at the end of the year from the College on
the placement impact on students’ skills and progression into further education
or employment, including a recognition for their contribution and request for
further placements.
In summary the flow chart in Table I may be used by staff to assist them in
managing the work placement process
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Table 1 – Course Tutor Role: Work Placement at Kendal College
Check Curriculum Plan – is
whole group undertaking
work placement
YES
NO
Consider whether any
individual within the group
needs a work placement
Tutor completes work
placement template of
requirements and sends to the
Placement Team in Student
Services by end of October
Yes
Details of work placement returned
from Student Services
Prior to work placement in tutorial:
Set placement targets on Pro-Monitor (including English
and Maths)
Discuss Health and Safety in the workplace
Discuss behaviour
and
personal presentation
After
placement:
Evaluate the learning on placement and record on Pro-Monitor
Consider feedback from employer
Set new targets for development on Pro-Monitor
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Table 2 – Managing Work Placement at Kendal College: Placement Team, Student Services
Liaise with employers to
secure placement.
Assess the likely risk and
carry out telephone
assessment to provide
assurance that H&S is
appropriate for level of risk.
Where a full assessment is
needed, agree the process.
Confirm details with the
student, and their parents
if under 18. See appendix 4
for communication.
Confirm details with the
employer. See appendix 5
for communication.
During the placement
contact employer and
student to ensure
placement is progressing
effectively and safely.
During the placement
ensure the employer
completes the evaluation
form with the student. See
appendix 6.
4.
Reference to Other Policies
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5.
Safeguarding
Health & Safety
Student DBS Checks
Appendices
1 Work placement request form
2 Employer information
3 Work placement guide
4 Work placement information and consent form
5 Sample email to employer
6 Work placement evaluation
7 Assessment of student in relation to safeguarding
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Appendix 1
Work Placement Request Form
Please return this form to Student Services by the end of November. Please also send an up-to-date CV and covering letter for each student as soon as possible.
Course Details
Course Name & Group
Tutor Name:
Suitable days/ dates/ times for your
students to go on placement:
1st Choice
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
Do any of your students have additional needs which should be taken in account when setting up the placement and ensuring their safety (please circle): Yes/ No
Student Details
Name of Student
Student ID
Number
College or Student
Sourced Placement?
What industry would they
like to gain experience in?
Student Services Sourced
Where ideally would they
like to be based?
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What skills would they like
to develop?
Student or Tutor Sourced
Name of employer
Contact name
Contact number &
email
Appendix 2 completed in conjunction with employer
WORK PLACEMENT INFORMATION
For Work Placements, it is sufficient for you to use your existing arrangements for assessing and managing risks to young
people or to consider risk if you are not already employing young people. Under HSE health and safety law, every
employer must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all their employees, irrespective of age, ie
balancing the level of risk against the measures needed to control the real risk in terms of money, time and trouble. The
following link will provide you with more information:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg364.pdf
Contact Details
Employer Name
Nature of Business
Employer Address
Supervisor Name &
Phone Number
Supervisor Role
Contact Email Address
Placement Role Details
Job Title
Job Description
Hours of Work
Dress Code
Meal Arrangements
Liability & Insurance
Do you currently employ people aged 16 and over?
Assumed level of risk - Low, less familiar, higher risk
Are age appropriate risk assessments in place?
Are there any training requirements?
Is an induction programme in place?
Are there any health restrictions to this placement?
If yes, please specify
Is disabled access available?
Contact details for Health and Safety concerns
I can confirm that we comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health
and Safety Regulations 1999 and the Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2013. This includes
giving the student any information, instruction, training and supervision necessary for their health
and safety.
Name ___________________________________ Date: ___________
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Appendix 3
(to be given to the tutor to distribute to the student)
WORK PLACEMENT GUIDE
Name of Student: ____________________________________
A work experience placement has been organised for you at x.
Your start date will be x and your end date will be x. Your hours of work will be from x to x.
Work experience is a valuable part of your learning programme and will offer you opportunities
to develop skills for your future employment.
Please find enclosed:

Important contact details; what happens before, during and after placement; and tips for
a successful experience.

Placement information, including contact details; job description; hours of work; what to
wear; health & safety and other important information. (Nb high risk placements may be
subject to a risk assessment that will be shared with you on completion).

Consent & Information Form –please return this to Student Services before x.
If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely,
Work Placement Team
Student Services
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Work Placement is a very important part of your course.
The Work Placement Team in Student Services will support you in your work placement by:
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Arranging your placement
Providing you with information about your placement
Monitoring your progress by telephone with the placement provider
Resolving any difficulties that may arise in placement
We hope you find this information useful. If you have any queries/concerns relating to any part of
this experience, please do not hesitate to come and discuss it with us.
We very much look forward to working with you and enabling you to make your work placement a
very positive experience.
The Work Placement Team
Student Services
workplacements@kendal.ac.uk/
01539 814748
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN
BEFORE your work placement:

You need to return your consent form to Student Services.

If funding the costs of travel and/or meals to placement could be difficult, speak to Student
Services about financial support through the Bursary funds.

The employer may invite you for an interview or pre-placement visit (this will be written on
the Placement Vetting Form).

You may like to contact the employer to find out more information. Here are some suggested
pre-placement questions:
 Which other staff will I be working with?
 Who do I report to on the first day?
 Which room will I be working in and what will I be doing on my first day?
 Is there a staffroom? If so, will I be able to eat my lunch there?
 Is there anything I need to bring with me?
DURING your work placement:

We will contact you to check everything is going well.

At the end of the placement, the employer will meet with you to complete an evaluation of
your time with them.
AFTER your work placement:

You will meet with your tutor to share the evaluation, talk about your experiences and will
record these on Pro Monitor.
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PROFESSIONALISM
It’s important that you act in a professional way during your time on work placement.
Here are some top tips on how to ensure a successful placement:
CONFIDENTIALITY
You will be treated as part of a staff team in placement and may be privy to private information. You
must never repeat to anybody information that has been given to you by your placement supervisor
as that information may be confidential (unless you hear that someone is at risk of harm or harming
others, and in this instance, you must report it).
DRESS
Your clothing for placement should be appropriate. Businesses don’t usually allow students to wear
jeans even though this is acceptable in College. Plunging necklines, low cut trousers and mini-skirts
are also unacceptable and be aware of cigarette smells on clothing.
PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE
Make sure you are punctual and arrive prior to the agreed start time. If you are sick and unable to go
to your work placement you must contact Student Services and the employer as soon as possible
and always before the start time. Appointments to see a doctor or dentist should not be made in
placement times unless for an emergency.
INITIATIVE
You need to familiarise yourself with the daily routines. Don’t be afraid to offer your services, this will
show that you are using your initiative.
TEAM WORK
You will be working as part of a team and so it’s important to get to know the staff you are working
with. Don’t be afraid to join in discussions or contribute ideas. Offer to help with all the daily tasks,
some of which may be cleaning duties but nonetheless may be an important part of the work
placement’s routine.
MOBILE PHONES
Finally – never have your mobile phone switched on in placement. If somebody needs to contact
you urgently they can phone the employer and leave a message for you.
FACEBOOK / SOCIAL NETWORKING / TWITTER / BLOGS
You should be aware that your content on social networking sites represents your public image.
Content discussing placement would breach confidentiality (this would include statuses and
photographs).
ATTITUDE
It is important to demonstrate a happy, positive and consistent attitude in placement. You must
leave your personal problems at home. Show enthusiasm and commitment in my placement by
willingly carrying out tasks and by asking questions and seeking advice. Look as though you want
to be there, join in and contribute ideas and don’t forget to .
HEALTH & SAFETY
Be aware of the placement’s Health & Safety requirements and discuss with your supervisor any
medical conditions or disabilities you may have which would be pertinent to Health & Safety in the
workplace. Report any accident immediately to both your placement supervisor and the work place
team in college. Obey all security regulations. Never put yourself at risk and ensure you follow all
health and safety guidelines displayed in the workplace or advised by your supervisor.
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Appendix 4
Consent & Information Form
Student Name
Course
Date of Birth
Contact Details
(Email & Phone)
Medical Information
Do you have any conditions that require medical treatment,
including medication or any specific support needs? Yes No
If yes, please give details...
Do you have any special dietary requirements? Yes No
If yes, please give details...
Are you allergic to any medication? Yes No
If yes, please give details...
Emergency Contacts
Name & Relationship
to Student
Home Number &
Mobile
Doctor’s Name &
Surgery
Student Consent
 I agree to take part in this Work Placement and to act with professionalism.
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I agree to hold in confidence any information about the Employer's business, which I may obtain
during this work period, and not to disclose such information to another person without permission.
I agree to observe all safety, welfare, security and other regulations laid down by the Employer and made known to
me either by the Employer's representative or by displayed instructions.
I agree to inform the employer and college immediately of any incident or accident that I may be involved in, no matter
how small it may seem.
I understand that the college will share this form and the details within it with the employer.
I will inform my tutor as soon as possible of any changes in medical or other circumstances between now and the
work placement.
Signed: ______________________________ (Student)
Date: _______________
Parent/Guardian Consent (for students under 18)
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I have read and understood this form, and other accompanying documents, and I agree to he/she undertaking a work
placement.
I undertake that he/she will observe the conditions set out and is capable of undertaking the tasks outlined.
I also understand that he/she will receive no payment for taking part in this scheme.
I confirm that any medical conditions or specific support needs are detailed on this form.
I confirm that I have seen the Employer Information Sheet provided to my son/daughter/ward.
I confirm that I will contact the college should I become aware of any incident or accident that my son/daughter may
be involved in.
I confirm that if the placement involves outdoor-activities; or activities on water; or involving horses or livestock; my
son/daughter is capable and proficient in the activities outlined.
Signed: _______________________________(Parent/Guardian) Date: ____________________
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Appendix 5
(Email template to send to the employer
with evaluation attachment)
Dear x
Re:
Thank you for agreeing to provide a placement for the above student, which I am sure will be a very
valuable experience. They will start on x and finish their placement on x. They will work between the
hours of x and x.
Please find attached the student’s consent form for your information.
At the beginning and end of the placement we would be most grateful if you could complete the
attached evaluation with the student, so they can continue to develop their work skills.
Students on work experience placements are designated as employees for the purposes of health
and safety, and as such, employers have the same responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare
of students on work placements as they do for their own workforce. This includes compliance with
the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 and
the Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2013. This would include giving the student any
information, instruction, training and supervision necessary for their health and safety.
We will be in touch with you shortly by telephone to ensure that the student has settled into
placement. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you once again for offering this valuable learning opportunity and we look forward to working
with you to make this placement a success.
Yours sincerely
The Work Placement Team
Student Services
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Appendix 6
Work Placement Evaluation
Please complete, scan and email to us at the end of the placement. Alternatively, you can post it to:
Work Placement Team, Kendal College, Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, LA9 5AY.
Placement Date:
Student’s name:
Placement name and address:
Supervisors’ name/job title:
Student to complete at the beginning of the placement:
I would like to develop the following
skills during this work placement…
I’m most looking forward to…
I’m worried about…
Please rate how confident you feel
about working in this industry
(1 = low confidence, 10 =very confident)
Employer to complete at the end of the placement:
What were the student’s strengths
during this placement?
What things could they improve on?
Could you give 3 top tips to help them
progress in this industry?
Student to complete at the end of the placement:
What have you learnt during this
experience?
What were the highlights?
Please rate how confident you feel
about working in this industry
(1 = low confidence, 10 =very confident)
Supervisor’s signature: ……………………………
Date: …………………..
Student’s signature: ……………………………….
Date: …………………..
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Appendix 7
Assessment of Student in Relation to Safeguarding and Protection
for Work Experience Placements
Using the following scale please assess the risks for students on placements (more than 15 days).
Where confirmation has been received that staff are already DBS checked this process is not
necessary.
Scale
0
Not at all
1
Rarely
during
placement
2
Occasionally
during
placement
(at some
point every
5 days)
3
Regularly
during
placement
(at some
point every
3 days)
4
Frequently
during
placement
(at some
point each
day)
5
Continuously
During
placement
Score
Working one-to-one with a staff member e.g. gardening) rather than part of a team
over Extended periods of time
Placement located in an isolated area
Placements involving travelling one-to-one with a staff member
Student is vulnerable due to educational, medical or home circumstances
Placement has a residential component
Total score
Where a total score is more than 20 an enhanced DBS check should be completed for relevant staff
members or placement providers.
Signed Tutor:
………………………………………………………………
Signed Head of School:
………………………………………………………………
Date:
………………………………………………………………
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