Work experience is a compulsory and important part of the Post 16 week for many reasons. Regular attendance helps students gain the soft skills employers are looking for, such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, motivation and time management. It also affords students the opportunity to get first-hand experience of working in a number of vocational sectors and helps them decide if any of the roles are somewhere they see themselves working in the future.

With so much competition for entry-level jobs and apprenticeships, we think it is important for our students to stand out from the crowd. Very few school or college leavers will have the same level or variety of experience as those leaving The Mendip School’s Post 16, meaning our students are already one-step ahead of the game.

Our Post 16 students have a weekly assembly where they celebrate their successes of the week and in particular, sharing their experiences and achievements from the work experience attended that week. Please click here for a flavour of their celebratory assembly Post16 WEX Assembly

We are currently able to provide the following work experience placements:

• The Greenfield Café
• Mendip/Fosseway School Primary Class Support
• Chalice Well Garden in Glastonbury
• Bishops Palace, Wells
• The School Kitchen
• The School Office
• Mendip School Site Team

If you or a family associate are able to offer work experience, please do let us know by contacting our Careers Lead, Kate Scott,  kscott@themendipschool.com.