Day to Work
The Day to Work scheme takes place each year on an Inset day, it provides students with the opportunity to accompany their parents or another trusted adult to their place of work for the day to observe and take part in working practices that they would not normally come into contact with at school.
Day to Work is offered to all Year groups on the following Inset Day dates:
- November 3rd 2025
- January 5th 2026
- February 23rd 2026
- April 13th 2026
It is a valuable personal development opportunity for our students and an excellent way to introduce the Work-Related Learning Curriculum. The Day to Work helps students to realise the value of the skills they are learning in the classroom, as well as appreciate how hard their parents work to support them!
The students are asked to complete a comprehensive handbook, recording what they learn during the day and assess whether it has made them reevaluate their education and career ideas or confirm existing plans. The fundamental aims of the day are to demystify working life/provider a taster of their chosen industry and introduce them to the skills, qualities and qualifications needed to enter the workforce. It aims to boost their confidence levels and building upon their skills such as communication, team work and interpersonal skills.
Should you have any questions about Day to Work, please email our Careers Lead, Miss Matthews at: matthewsk@holmer.org.uk
To view the Day to Work Employer Guidelines and letter click here:
To download a copy of the Day to Work Handbook for KS3 click here and for KS4, click here.