At the end of Year 11 all pupils undertake work experience. The aim of the placement is to stimulate their curiosity about the world of work as well as putting into practice skills taught throughout the Lower and Middle Schools. Pupils are encouraged to secure a placement either via a family contact or, if need be, via the network of employers known to us in the Careers Department. During the placement pupils have the opportunity to apply and enhance their skills and to promote their personal and social development. The placement seeks to increase their understanding of work as well as an awareness of some of the routines and standards expected. Pupils learn that work patterns are increasingly involving multi‑dimensional roles, rather than a series of rigidly defined jobs and this further broadens the range of continuing education, training and employment which they will consider. Our pupils invariably find that as a result of their work experience they are able to adapt more quickly to future working environments.