By Katie Connolly, St Catherine's

Letting a student do their work experience in your business would be a great opportunity for you as well as the student.

For two weeks you would have an extra pair of hands, someone to do those little jobs that you don't have time for and never get round to doing, someone to listen to you and give you different ideas from a young person's point of view.

It is also a great opportunity for a student because it gives them an insight into what the world of work can be like and help them to discover what they may like to do when the time comes when they have to choose a career.

For my work experience I was lucky enough to spend two weeks in St Bartholomew's Primary School in Swanley.

My first week there I spent in Year 5/6 where I helped the students with their work and helped the teacher too.

My second week I helped in reception which was a bit more tiring but I enjoyed every bit of it. I helped out a lot as you can always do with an extra pair of hands when working with small children. I helped them with their work, doing displays and singing nursery rhymes.

Throughout the two weeks I worked there I felt that I was treated like an adult and a member of staff. Everyone there was friendly and polite.

It was nice to spend two weeks doing something I really enjoyed and I will definitely be considering a career teaching in a primary school.

If you own a business and do not take on students for their work experience I would really recommend that you should as it would create wonderful experience for your company as well as the student.