Careers Programme Information

Provider Access Policy Statement

Under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997 we have a duty to provide pupils in Years 8-13 with access to providers of post-14, post-16 and post-18 education and training. This policy statement sets out how we manage access requests from these providers.

What are pupils entitled to?

Pupils must be allowed to:

Learn more about technical education qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities, as part of a careers programme which informs pupils of the full range of education and training options available to them at each transition point.
Hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities on offer, for example, technical education and apprenticeships – this can be achieved through options evenings, assemblies, group discussions, and taster events.
Understand how to apply to the full range of academic and technical courses available to them.

Who handles our access requests?

Any provider wishing to request access should contact school on 01772 421909 or via email on careers@lsmchs.com

What opportunities are provided to allow access to pupils?

Via our school careers programme, we offer providers numerous opportunities throughout the school year to speak to pupils and/or their parents. Within our Personal Development curriculum we have bespoke careers units of study running from Year 7 through to Year 11 targeting key age appropriate content. Our annual schedule of events is as follows:

Year 7 Careers Programme 2024-25

Year 7 pupils begin their careers education with an introduction to the world of work, where pupils begin to investigate what work is and how our personality traits are beneficial to certain jobs. The module finishes with a classroom-based lesson with our St Mary’s careers advisor, Mrs McVey, where pupils are invited to ask questions as we introduce careers education. Pupils are introduced to our career’s platform Morrisby.

Year 7 Careers Events:

BBC Careers Event
Careers Scavenge Hunt (Careers Week)

Year 8 Careers Programme 2024-25

Pupils begin to explore careers in the local area investigating key careers, industries and in particular our local labour market. Pupils have the opportunity to investigate employment figures in the United Kingdom and compare against a sample from Leyland. Following this, pupils begin to explore a variety of careers via Morrisby and a variety of interactive games to develop this.

Year 8 Careers Events:

BBC Careers Event
External Speaker (Careers Week)

Year 9 Careers Programme 2024-25

Continuing with the exploring aspect of careers, pupils will begin to investigate work stereotypes, and are introduced to apprenticeship as a future career path; discussing the benefits of this. Pupils continue to explore careers throughout our Morrisby platform and finally finish with a decision-making activity setting SMART targets as pupils begin to progress into GCSE Study. Pupils will begin their advice aspect of our career’s curriculum through investigating employment skills along with GCSE options advice lessons as part of the Shining Light Module. As part of the advice aspect of the curriculum a module has been developed with a focus on key IT skills needed for pupils within the workplace.

Year 9 Careers Events:

Event	Date	Time	Location
Lunch Time Q&A Sessions with Colleges	Wed 16^th October Wed 4^th December	1:20pm – 2pm	LRC
Careers Fair & ASK Apprenticeships presentation – Years 9-11	Wed 20^th November	4pm – 6pm	Sports Hall
End of KS3 Enrichment Morning	Thurs 16^th January	9.00am – 12.20pm	Timetabled
Year 9 Parents Evening	Wed 5^th March	3.30pm – 6.30pm	Drama Theatre

Year 10 Careers Programme 2024-25

Within Year 10, pupils begin to receive key advice to support them in interviews and employment. Pupils begin with investigating interview techniques in preparing for their mock interviews. Pupils will also conduct two “preparing for work experience” lessons where they will receive advice on key aspects, clothing, health and safety, and time management to name a few. Within the Shining Light module, pupils will develop their personal statements in preparation for their mock interviews and receive bespoke feedback to act upon in the future, Following the mock interviews and work experience pupils will update their Morrisby profiles and revisit a variety of careers linked to their interests.

Year 10 Careers Events:

Event	Date	Time	Location
Careers Parent/Carer Advice meeting	Wed 18^th Sept	5.00pm – 5.30pm	Drama Theatre
Lunch Time Q&A Sessions with Colleges	Wed 16^th October Wed 4^th December	1:20pm – 2pm	LRC
Careers Fair & ASK Apprenticeships presentation – Years 9-11	Wed 20^th November	4pm – 6pm	Sports Hall
Year 10 Mock Interviews	Tues 11^th February	9am – 1:15pm	Timetabled
Cardinal Newman Taster Day Choices Assembly	Tues 25^th February	8:45am–10.00am	Drama Theatre
Work Experience	Monday 17^th – Friday 21^st March	N/A	Off Site
Runshaw and Preston Taster Day Choices Session	Wed 26^th March	2.00pm – 3.00pm	Drama Theatre
Cardinal Newman Taster Day choices	Monday 12^th May	TBC	Computer rooms
Year 10 Parents Evening	Wed 21^st May	3.30pm – 6.30pm	Reception area
Runshaw College & Preston College Taster Day	Wed 24th June	9am – 3pm	Timetabled
Cardinal Newman Taster Day	Tues 1^st July	9am – 3pm	Timetabled Off site

Year 11 Careers Programme 2024-25

Year 11 pupils will begin by creating CVs in preparation for them entering part time or full-time employment and finish with an update of their careers profile on Morrisby. Following this module, pupils will begin to focus on the key skills that are needed to excel in their GCSE examinations which will allow them to follow a career of their choice. Within the Shining light module, pupils are advised and supported in updating their personal statements in preparation for college applications, along with some guided support of how to navigate and ensure college applications are effective and successful.

Year 11 Careers Events:

Event	Date	Time	Location
Post 16 Options PD – Assemblies from Runshaw, Preston, Cardinal Newman, Wigan & Leigh, Myerscough College and Hutton Grammar 6^th Form.	Mon 11^th Sept	8:45am – 9am	Drama Theatre
Careers Parent/Carer Advice meeting	Wed 18^th Sept	5.30pm – 6.00pm	Drama Theatre
Lunch Time Q&A Sessions with Colleges	Wed 16^th October Wed 4^th December	1:20pm – 2pm	LRC
Careers Fair & ASK Apprenticeships presentation – Years 9-11	Wed 20^th November	4pm – 6pm	Sports Hall
Year 11 Impartial CI&G Speed Meet (Identified pupils only)	Tues 17^th December	2pm – 3pm	LRC
Year 11 school deadline for all post 16 applications	Wed 18^th December	9am	Online
End of KS4 Enrichment Morning	Thurs 16^th January	9.00am – 12.20pm	Timetabled
Year 11 Parents Evening	Wed 22^nd January	3.30pm – 6.30pm	Reception Area
ASK Apprenticeships Assembly	Mon 10^th February	8.45am – 9.00am	Drama Theatre
Year 11 Preston & Runshaw College Interviews	Tues 4^th March	9am – 1:15pm	LRC

Careers assemblies will be delivered throughout the academic year and additional events, activities and visits will be added to the Careers Programme as they are identified throughout the year. One to One Career Guidance meetings will be available to pupils.

Additional events in 2023/24 included visits to a variety of companies for example, Leyland Trucks, BAE and Eric Wright Construction.

Who should providers contact to discuss events and options?

Providers can speak to our careers coordinator, Mrs E. McVey, on 01772 421909 or via email on careers@lsmchs.com to discuss possible attendance at relevant events.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy sets out the school’s approach to allowing providers into school to speak to our pupils.

What can providers expect once a request has been accepted?

Once we have approved a provider, we will work with them to identify the best method for providing access to our pupils.

We will make the school Drama Theatre, the Learning Resource Centre, classrooms or meeting rooms available to host discussions between providers and pupils. We will also make presentation equipment, such as projectors and televisions, available to providers.

Arrangements will be discussed in advance between our careers leader and a nominated member of the provider’s team.

Can providers leave prospectuses for pupils to read?

Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus and other relevant course literature with the school careers coordinator via the school office.

Apprenticeships:

https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships

Guidance and Advice