be available as the first point of contact in case anything goes wrong; and ensure that all correct procedures are followed if anything does go wrong. NB: School staff must report any reasonable suspicion that a child has been abused, or is at risk of being abused. This includes abuse that has, or is suspected to have, taken place within or outside of school grounds and hours. For further information, please refer to Four Critical Actions for Schools: Responding to Incidents, Disclosures or Suspicions of Child Abuse available at: After the placement The Work Experience Coordinator should: follow up with the employer upon completion; conduct a debriefing session which allows the student to evaluate and reflect on the placement; ensure that letters of thanks are written to the employer by the student and the school; review the work experience program and report on any issues, concerns for future planning; and debrief with the Principal and other relevant staff on outcomes of the work experience program. The Employer must acknowledge on the Work Experience Arrangement Form that he/she has read the Work Experience Guidelines for Employers provided by the school. If the student is under 15 years of age the Employer must obtain a Child Employment Permit and ensure that any nominated supervisor has a valid Working with Children Check. The Employer should set up a work program for students that: gives them an opportunity to experience a variety of tasks in the workplace; familiarises them with the running of the organisation and introduces key staff involved, and familiarises them with the the student has to undertake while on work experience, e.g. completion of a journal. “school tasks” The Employer will: ensure the student is directly supervised throughout the placement; ensure the student has access to their supervisor(s) and knows how to report any problems or concerns; ensure that the student can readily contact the school if required during the placement; consult the Principal if it is deemed necessary to terminate the arrangement before the agreed time; undertake to pay the student a minimum of $5 per day; provide feedback about the performance, i.e. complete a student work experience evaluation and/or provide a student reference; student’s liaise immediately (or as soon as possible) with the school Work Experience Coordinator regarding any issues arising in the workplace; immediately contact the Work Experience Coordinator if the student is absent without notification; and immediately contact the Principal or the Work Experience Coordinator if the student becomes ill or is injured in the course of the placement.
be available as the first point of contact in case anything goes wrong; and ensure that all correct procedures are followed if anything does go wrong. NB: School staff must report any reasonable suspicion that a child has been abused, or is at risk of being abused. This includes abuse that has, or is suspected to have, taken place within or outside of school grounds and hours. For further information, please refer to Four Critical Actions for Schools: Responding to Incidents, Disclosures or Suspicions of Child Abuse available at: After the placement The Work Experience Coordinator should: follow up with the employer upon completion; conduct a debriefing session which allows the student to evaluate and reflect on the placement; ensure that letters of thanks are written to the employer by the student and the school; review the work experience program and report on any issues, concerns for future planning; and debrief with the Principal and other relevant staff on outcomes of the work experience program. The Employer must acknowledge on the Work Experience Arrangement Form that he/she has read the Work Experience Guidelines for Employers provided by the school. If the student is under 15 years of age the Employer must obtain a Child Employment Permit and ensure that any nominated supervisor has a valid Working with Children Check. The Employer should set up a work program for students that: gives them an opportunity to experience a variety of tasks in the workplace; familiarises them with the running of the organisation and introduces key staff involved, and familiarises them with the “school tasks” the student has to undertake while on work experience, e.g. completion of a journal. The Employer will: ensure the student is directly supervised throughout the placement; ensure the student has access to their supervisor(s) and knows how to report any problems or concerns; ensure that the student can readily contact the school if required during the placement; consult the Principal if it is deemed necessary to terminate the arrangement before the agreed time; undertake to pay the student a minimum of $5 per day; provide feedback about the student’s performance, i.e. complete a student work experience evaluation and/or provide a student reference; liaise immediately (or as soon as possible) with the school Work Experience Coordinator regarding any issues arising in the workplace; immediately contact the Work Experience Coordinator if the student is absent without notification; and immediately contact the Principal or the Work Experience Coordinator if the student becomes ill or is injured in the course of the placement.
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