asking for two references

webitha

and not all year 10/11 get to go on a work placement
in my school they only put the "smart kids" on placements

katerinasol

Have you thought about volunteering in a charity shop? You could only do it for one day a week or something like that and could ask them if you could put the manager down as a reference. In my experience they are more than happy to do so. Plus it makes you look good in that you're willing to work for free to gain experience and you care about charitable causes.