Provider Access Policy
Introduction
This policy statement sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to pupils at the school for the purposes of giving them information about KSHS’s education and training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligations under section 42B of the Education Act 1997.
Pupil entitlement
All pupils in years 8 to 13 are entitled:
- To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training opportunities available at each transition point.
- To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through options events, assemblies and group discussions and taster events.
- To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
Management of provider access requests
Procedure
A provider wishing to request access should contact enquires@kshs.uk and direct requests F.A.O. Mrs G White: Assistant Head Curriculum
Opportunities for access
A number of events, integrated into the school careers programme, will offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils or their parents or careers:
| Year Group | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | PSHE lessons: Careers Unit | National Apprenticeship week information in tutor times | PSHE lesson: Careers Unit |
| 8 | National Apprenticeship week information in tutor times Assembly – Head of Lincoln UTC John Morrison |
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| 9 | National Apprenticeship week information in tutor times Assembly – Head of Lincoln UTC John Morrison Options Evening and Option Assembly launch – highlight other providers. Subjects provide information in lessons regarding potential courses and employers |
Year 9 ‘World of Work’ day – opportunity to meet with local employers and apprenticeship providers in a carousel of discussions and activities | |
| 10 | Visit to Holbeach University to discuss Food Careers (Food Students) PSHE lessons: Careers Unit |
National Apprenticeship week information in tutor times PSHE lessons: Careers Unit |
PSHE lessons: Careers Unit |
| 11 | 1:1 impartial advice Meeting with external careers advisor Visit to Holbeach University to discuss Food Careers (Food Students) |
National Apprenticeship week information in tutor times Assembly – Head of Lincoln UTC John Morrison Post 16 interviews Meetings with careers advisor |
Post 16 Provider Day at St. Georges Academy: opportunities to visit local and national companies alongside universities and other training providers, regarding technical and vocational and apprenticeships |
| 12 | UCAS advice in assemblies Student Finance talks from external provider Various curriculum linked visits eg Business Studies visit to Mini Factory |
National Apprenticeship week information in tutor times Meet with the Apprenticeship ambassadors as part of the RCT Core programme Careers advisor interviews offered |
Post 16 provider day at St. Georges Academy: opportunities to visit local and national companies alongside universities and other training providers, regarding technical and vocational and apprenticeships Visit to University (Sheffield or Leicester) or opportunity to meet Apprenticeship providers (in Lincoln) Work Experience week Careers advisor interviews offered |
| 13 | Meetings with careers advisor Various curriculum linked visits eg Business Studies visit to Mini Factory |
National Apprenticeship week information in tutor times Meet with the Apprenticeship ambassadors as part of the RCT Core programme Careers advisor interviews offered |
Post 16 provider day at St. Georges Academy: opportunities to visit local and national companies alongside universities and other training providers, regarding technical and vocational and apprenticeships Careers advisor interviews offered |