Notably, the large majority of students took the initiative to secure their own external placement, spanning diverse fields such as education, healthcare, architecture, and funeral services. Feedback from the students reaffirmed the programme's positive impact, with many expressing newfound confidence in communicating with others and a clearer vision of their career paths. Miss Walker, the Academy's Careers Leader, expressed her delight at the opportunities the Year 10 students could engage in. She further noted the positive feedback received from placement supervisors about the students' exemplary performance and contributions.

Reflecting on the programme's success, Miss Walker told us: "I'm extremely glad to hear of the fantastic opportunities our Year 10 students received as a result of our recent Work Experience Programme. We have had lots of amazing messages from placements saying how well the students did and the impact they had in the time they were at their placements, which is just lovely to hear."

Students were hosted by a range of local employers, including Richard Kendall Estate Agents, XYZ Law, Dewsbury Library, and Pets at Home, amongst others. We are extremely grateful to all the local companies that have helped and supported our students in successfully undertaking work experience placements.

One of our students, Daisy Bramley, completed her work experience at Hollybank Trust in Mirfield.

John Howard, Community Ambassador, told us: “It has been our pleasure to provide Daisy with a work experience opportunity at Hollybank throughout this week.”

He went to say: “Daisy has been an absolute credit to your Academy, and we have been thoroughly impressed by her performance during her placement with us.”

We are incredibly proud of all our students and their efforts with their work experience placement.  These opportunities will help students when it comes to writing their Personal Statements and completing Mock Interviews in Year 11. The programme’s resounding success not only provided students with a glimpse into the professional world but also equipped them with invaluable skills. This success is a testament to the programme's effectiveness in setting students on a promising career trajectory, ensuring they are well-prepared for fulfilling careers in the future.