The requirement to provide work experience pre-16 was removed in 2012 as part of the coalition government’s education reforms.
However, a survey of 3,246 business leaders, undertaken by the British Chambers of Commerce, found that 82 per cent want to see work experience return.
The survey also found that 79 per cent think that work experience is the most important activity when equipping pupils with workplace skills, followed by part-time work (69 per cent) and volunteering (55 per cent).
However, the research also revealed that 36 per cent of businesses do not offer work experience, with small businesses in particular saying they need greater support in order to do so.
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