Work Experience Policy

Working Hours

7.1 Work experience placements must observe the provisions of the Working Time Regulations 1998. The provisions for daily rest, weekly rest, rest brakes and maximum weekly working time are more generous for young people.

7.2 Young people over 16, but under 18 years of age and those under 16 undertaking work experience are entitled to a 30-minute rest break if working for more than four and a half hours and they cannot work more than 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week.

7.3 Young people must not perform any night work.