Dr Anthony Mann Director of Policy and Research Education and Employers Taskforce www.educationandemployers.org Working Group on Work Experience Chaired by Peter Lambert, BITC Head Teachers, academics plus representatives from ASCL, CBI, CIPD, DfE, EBPOs, NCB, HM Treasury, UKCES. Met through 2011 Does work experience help young people get into university? Does work experience help young people get into university? Jobs Experiences Unclear 4 3 2 1 0 Comprehensive School Sixth Form College Grammar School Independent School Does work experience help young people get a job after education? Does work experience help young people get a job after education? Does work experience help young people get a job after education? Does work experience help young people get a job after education? Does work experience help young people clarify their career aspirations? Does work experience help young people clarify their career aspirations? Journal of Social Policy 2010 Longitudinal study Young people with uncertain or unrealistic career aspirations at 16 are 2-3 times more likely to be NEET at 16+ Educationandemployers.org/research.aspx Does work experience improve attainment? Does work experience improve attainment? Does employer engagement increase attainment? DCSF review 161 studies 15 robust All show benefits, none show reduced attainment, 8 show demonstrable positive impact on grades Challenges: equity and opportunity Challenges: quality and effectiveness School type and WEX usefulness Dr Anthony Mann Director of Policy and Research Education and Employers Taskforce www.educationandemployers.org