Every young person deserves the chance to discover what lights them up and where their future could take them.
Work experience is one of the most powerful ways to turn classroom learning into career confidence.

At The Changing Education Group, we help schools connect education with real-world opportunity, giving students hands-on insight into the world of work and the tools they need to thrive in it.

Why Is Career-Connected Learning So Important?

In a rapidly changing job market, students need more than subject knowledge; they need clarity, experience, and purpose.

Work experience helps students:

• Explore a wide range of industries
• Identify personal strengths and interests
• Understand what different careers look and feel like
• Build confidence through real-world contribution

It’s not just about ticking a box, it’s about opening doors.

With over 80,000 employer partnerships across sectors like engineering, healthcare, tech, creative industries, and more, we’re matching students with placements that inspire, challenge, and prepare them for what’s next.

How Does Our Connect Software Streamline Work Experience Management?

Managing placements, compliance, safeguarding, and employer engagement can be time-consuming for schools.
That’s where our Connect software makes a difference.

With Connect, schools can:

• Track student progress in real time
• Manage employer relationships and opportunities
• Automate risk assessments and compliance tasks
• Keep everything in one place, simple, secure, and efficient

No paperwork. No guesswork. Just hands-free, high-impact careers coordination.

What Does Real-World Exposure Look Like?

Real-world exposure means more than shadowing; it means a meaningful contribution in a live environment.

Students placed through The Changing Education Group often:

• Support real teams with real projects
• Interact with professionals across departments
• Gain soft skills like communication and problem-solving
• Build sector-specific awareness and expectations

This level of immersion gives them a clearer sense of direction, and often, a much stronger CV.

What Additional Tools and Resources Do We Offer?

Work experience is just the start.
We support students with a toolkit that helps them step confidently into whatever comes next.

We provide:

• CV-building resources tailored to student placements
• Interview prep and career planning support
• Virtual work experience options for flexibility and access
• Employer feedback tools to help students grow

Our virtual placements are especially valuable for students in rural or underserved areas, breaking down barriers and widening horizons.

How Do We Help Shape a Future-Ready Workforce?

We’re not just placing students, we’re building futures.

Our work experience programmes:

• Support Gatsby Benchmark 6 (experiences of workplaces)
• Align with Ofsted-ready frameworks and DfE guidance
• Improve student engagement, especially for those at risk of becoming NEET
• Promote equity, inclusion, and access to opportunity

We partner with schools, MATs, and LAs to embed careers into the curriculum and the lives of students.

Let’s Connect Education with Aspiration

Work experience doesn’t just show students what’s possible, it helps them believe they can get there.

At The Changing Education Group, we connect young people with meaningful opportunities to explore careers, build skills, and take confident steps into their future.

Email: workwithus@changingeducation.co.uk
Website: changingeducation.co.uk
Book a demo to discover how we can support your school.

FAQs:

How can work experience benefit students long term?
It helps them clarify goals, gain confidence, and build real-world skills that make them more employable after education.

Can schools customise placements by student interest?
Yes. Our employer network allows for tailored matching based on career aspirations, location, and personal learning needs.

Do you offer virtual placements?
Absolutely. Our virtual work experience programmes make opportunities accessible regardless of geography or mobility.

Is your platform compliant with careers guidance regulations?
Yes. Our services align with DfE guidance and fully support schools in achieving Gatsby Benchmarks 5 and 6.

What industries do you work with?
We partner with over 80,000 employers in sectors including healthcare, engineering, technology, arts, finance, and public services.