Across Nexus Multi Academy Trust, a growing number of post-16 students are gaining valuable, hands-on experience through tailored placements within our central team. These opportunities form a key part of the Trust’s commitment to preparing our young people for life beyond the classroom.
By working in real environments alongside experienced staff, students are able to apply their learning in purposeful ways, develop essential life skills and gain a clearer understanding of the opportunities available to them. From catering and customer service to estates and site management, each placement is designed to provide structure, support and challenge, helping every young person progress at their own pace.
Case Studies:
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Throughout this academic year, a student from Kenwood Academy, has been working as part of the kitchen café team, supporting daily operations and assisting with events. His placement has provided him with structure, routine and the opportunity to experience a real working environment, while also developing key independence skills such as travelling to and from work on his own and managing expectations around timekeeping and responsibility.
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Feedback:
He has made excellent progress, particularly in his attendance, commitment and confidence. He is now a reliable member of the team, with staff consistently praising his work ethic and contribution. His increasing independence has been a significant milestone, supporting his wider development. Feedback from school highlights a noticeable shift in his motivation: he is now actively exploring college pathways and future career opportunities, demonstrating the lasting impact of his experience.
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A student from Kenwood Academy, has been working alongside the site supervisor and wider estates team. His role has involved supporting the day-to-day running of the school site, including practical maintenance tasks and developing an understanding of health and safety responsibilities within a working environment. He has also been introduced to IT systems used by the estates team, giving him a broader insight into how site operations are managed and recorded.
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Feedback:
He has become a valued member of the estates team and has responded positively to the expectations of a hands-on environment. He has shown a willingness to take on new challenges and approaches tasks with a positive attitude. As part of his placement, he successfully completed two accredited training courses, achieving an IOSH Safe Manual Handling certificate and a National Cyber Security Centre certificate of achievement. These accomplishments reflect his adaptability, commitment and enthusiasm for learning.
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