Lacey Marie Winn came to us on a work experience placement from Park Community School at the end of June 2023 for two weeks. She requested to be placed with a painter and decorator, so the 15 year old was paired with one of our Decorating Operatives - Donna Cobb.

Lacey was really looking forward to her work experience which consisted of two large decorating jobs both in void properties. She got on well with Donna and the other Operatives who she came into contact with.

She learned all aspects of painting, priming, and undercoating, cutting in, mist coating, painting walls, ceilings, woodwork and radiators. She also had to do a lot of wallpaper removal and learned how to prepare surfaces ready for painting.

Donna said:
“Lacey did really well and was very keen to learn. She was willing to help and join in as much as she was allowed to. She was very chatty with all other trades that have been on the job, was confident, and it was a pleasure to have her with me for her work experience.”

Lacey said:
“I really enjoyed my two weeks with Donna. My family have a painting business and I’m hoping to work with them when I leave school.”

We were pleased to offer a female student a placement, and hope that more girls will consider us as an option for their work experience in the future.