
Work Experience
Norfolk County Council’s Children's Services offer a traded work experience service into schools, please see our WEX Norfolk 2023-24 secondary school leaflet for more information. You can contact the team at work.experience@norfolk.gov.uk to find out more about our service to mainstream and SEND schools and/to discuss your school’s requirements.
You can also access our Best Practice guide at WEX Best Practice Guide
We have also produced a guide for schools and colleges to understand aspects of virtual work experience programmes at NCC Educators Guide to Virtual Work Experience (VWEX)
Choosing and finding your dream work experience placement
A video for students; helping them to identify their skills, strengths and interests.
https://youtu.be/744977yZ0HwPlanning ahead for a great work experience
A video for students; how good planning is the key to success.
https://youtu.be/f3kQPQ6veEcHow to get the best from your work experience
A video for students; what to expect on placement and overcoming any challenges.
https://youtu.be/5_yqbicNDjsVirtual Work Experience and Inspirational Work Encounters
A database of local and national employers offering opportunities and activities.
https://padlet.com/new_anglia_careers_hub/x14s19n317qub3wqVirtual Work Experience - Video 1 of 2 - Finding & organising a placement
A video for students; is VWEX right for you?
https://youtu.be/ic18INH21YoVirtual Work Experience - Video 2 of 2 - How to plan for and get the best from your placement
A video for students; getting the best out of VWEX.
https://youtu.be/9oEWIRkUp88