In reply to Climbwhenready:
Heya.
It depends what time of year you are looking to do work experience. I used to work at Longtown Outdoor Education Centre and we took Work Experience people on throughout the year.
http://www.longtownoec.co.uk/doe/work_exp.htm
£100 a week - accomodation included.
You do get to take part in the activities but also get a little instructing/supervisory experience (depending on what instructor you get teamed up with). Longtown is between Abergavenny and Hereford.
- you have to make your own way there but it is possible to arrange a lift from Abergavenny train station or pos. Hereford.
From your school to (driving):
Longtown OEC (60 mins)
Malvern Hills OEC (40 mins)
Upton Warren OEC (45 mins)
Trewern OEC (55 mins)
(I know Upton Warren isn't residential and is mainly watersports - you might be able to get some kind of deal on these (Malvern/Upton Warren) price wise as theye are owned by Worcester County Council - as is your school.
Hope that helps...you can msg me and i'll try to help I know the area quite well.