Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 26
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Consult on administrative requirements for work experience to reduce burdens on schools.
Conclusion
The Department should consult on the administrative requirements for schools and employers to provide work experience and consider whether any requirements can be removed or lightened without compromising the safety and wellbeing of pupils. It must work with the Careers and Enterprise Company to ensure that these requirements are communicated clearly to schools and employers, along with clarity on what is not required.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government defers action, stating it will only consider removing or lightening administrative requirements after the review of existing guidance, mentioned in response to recommendation 25, is completed this autumn.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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122. We agree with the Committee that access to work experience should be as straightforward as possible. We will look at what more we can do to address barriers to organising work experience. Careers Hubs have an important role to play in facilitating and coordinating activity between schools, colleges and employers that is needed to deliver effective work experience placements. We have asked the CEC to work through the Careers Hubs to help to identify and remove barriers. Careers Hubs are supporting schools by clarifying expectations and enhancing local signposting. They are providing practical guidance to help streamline and simplify requirements. This includes the provision of standardised templates and procedures to meet safeguarding, health and safety and duty of care requirements more easily and efficiently whilst maintaining necessary protective standards. 123. There is ongoing work to identify and tackle barriers for employers, for example the sequencing of work experience placements. CEC is working with key growth sector bodies to ensure placements are aligned with skills gaps and future skills needs.
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