Vocational Training - Science
Mission Objectives
Understand what to expect from a workplace setting.
Identify personal learning goals during work experience.
Reflect on real-time behaviours and workplace skills.
Learn from challenges and build confidence.
Words and meanings to learn
polite
Showing good manners and respect to others in how you speak and act—like saying “please,” “thank you,” and listening when someone else is talking.
personal goals
Things you want to achieve for yourself. They help you grow, improve, and stay focused—like learning a new skill, becoming more confident, or improving timekeeping at work.
attitude
The way you think and behave, especially in how you respond to people and challenges. A good attitude at work means being positive, respectful, and willing to learn.
problem-solving
The ability to find solutions when something goes wrong or a challenge comes up. It means thinking clearly, staying calm, and trying different ways to fix the issue.
timekeeping
Managing your time well and being punctual—arriving on time, meeting deadlines, and sticking to a schedule. It shows you’re reliable and respectful of others’ time.
Sarah is a former headteacher and charity CEO who founded Developing Experts in October 2015 with the goal to create a fit-for-purpose curriculum for schools. The company has created a science curriculum for children ages 4-16 which is delivered through sequenced lessons mapped against the National Curriculum in biology, chemistry, and physics. Developing Expert's innovative approach to learning has already been road-tested and voted 'best EdTech product in Europe', winning Tech Nation’s Rising Stars earlier in 2019 and a place on Google for Startups Immersion program 2020. In 2022 Developing Experts won the BETT Awards for Best Classroom Resource - Teaching Aid. Sarah is a 'LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leader' 2022. In October 2022 Developing Experts joined Tech Nation's Upscale 8.0 programme.
Sarah is delighted to be working with over 6500 UK schools and clients such as the Royal Horticulture Society, Network Rail, Rolls Royce, BEIS, National Nuclear Labs, Anglian Water and the Ministry of Defence.
Sarah was awarded an MBE for her services to tech and education in 2020.
Section 3: My Work Experience Plan Handout
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