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Policy Statement on Provider Access
Statement on Provider Access
Ulverston Victoria High School: 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 the provider’s education or training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997.
Student entitlement
Students in years 8-13 are entitled:
- To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point.
- To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through our careers fair, 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:
Years 7-11: Miss Herrington, Employability and Careers Leader, Telephone: 01229 483900; email: khe@uvhs.uk
Years 12-13: Mr Rastelli, Director of Sixth Form, Telephone: 01229 483900; email: rra@uvhs.uk
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 and/or their parents:
| Year | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y7 | Introduction to Employability - assembly | Skills and Qualities - assembly | Skills and Qualities - assembly |
| Y8 | Working whilst still at school - assembly | Diversity and inclusion in the workplace - assembly | HE, FE, Traineeships, Apprenticeships - assemblies |
| Y9 |
FESP Building my Skills - assembly |
FESP Building my Skills - assembly |
FESP Building my Skills - assembly |
| Y10 | Health and safety in the workplace – assembly |
CV writing – assembly
Preparing for work experience - assembly
Work experience |
Interview skills – Work Ready Day
CV Feedback – Work Ready Day
One-to-one or small group mentoring session – form period |
| Y11 |
Careers fair – various locations in school.
Guest speaker – Small group – form time or assembly
Career planning – Assembly
Post 16 application support – small group work or one-to-one work |
Guest speaker – small groups – form time or assembly
Labour market information - assembly
Post 16 application support – small group work or one-to-one work
Interview practise – small group work or one-to-one work |
Finance – assembly
Self-employment - assembly
Interview practise – small group or one-to-one work |
| Y12 |
Guest speakers in weekly tutorial sessions.
Open evening
Career planning in tutorial sessions.
Post-18 careers options support - one-to-one and small groups.
Work experience and educational opportunities in weekly assemblies. |
Guest speakers in weekly tutorial sessions.
Post-18 careers options support – one-to-one and small groups.
Work experience and educational opportunities in weekly assemblies. |
Higher Education institution visits.
Guest speakers in weekly tutorial sessions.
Post-18 careers options support – one-to-one and small groups. |
| Y13 |
Guest speakers in weekly tutorial sessions.
Career planning in tutorial sessions.
Post-18 application support workshops
Work experience and educational opportunities in weekly assemblies.
Interview practice |
Guest speakers in weekly tutorial sessions.
Work experience and educational opportunities in weekly assemblies. |
Guest speakers in weekly tutorial sessions.
Work experience and educational opportunities in weekly assemblies. |
Please contact Miss Herrington or Mr Rastelli on 01229 483900 to identify the most suitable opportunity for you.
The school policy on safeguarding sets out the school’s approach to allowing providers into school as visitors to talk to our students. Please contact Miss Herrington on 01229 483900 for further information.
Premises and facilities
The school will make the school library, main hall, classrooms or private meeting rooms available for discussions between the provider and students, as appropriate to the activity. The school will also make available AV and other specialist equipment to support provider presentations. This will all be discussed and agreed in advance of the visit with Miss Herrington, Mr Rastelli, or a member of their team.
Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus or other relevant course literature for use in the Careers Hub, in the school library, which is managed by the Employability and careers Leader. The Careers Hub of the school library is available to all students at lunch and break times.