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. Our annual schedule of events is as follows:

Year 8 Programme

Within the PSHCEE Curriculum pupils are introduced to the Careers Coordinator and begin work on the careers platform, Unifrog where they look at the following:

Introduction to Morrisby

What's your dream job?
What are skills?
Information Treasure Hunt
Identifying interests
Skills For Careers
Your skills, your team, your future
Careers terminology
University vs apprenticeships

Year 9 Programme

Event	Date	Time	Location
Lunch Time Q&A Sessions with Colleges & Providers obtain information and help with applications	Wed 18^th October Mon 27^th November	1:20pm – 2pm	LRC
Careers Fair – Years 9-11	Wed 22^nd November	4pm – 6pm	All Hallows Catholic High School
Options Evening & Subject Fair	Wed 28^th February	3:30pm – 6.30pm
End of KS3 Enrichment Morning	Wed 28^th February	Period 1 - Period 4	Timetabled

Within the PSHCEE Curriculum pupils have access to the school Careers Coordinator and continue work on the careers platform, Unifrog where they look at the following:

Options Choices
Different Qualifications
Subject Library - videos
BTECS/T-Levels
Post-16 intentions
LMI

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 with pupils where necessary.

Year 10 Programme

Event	Date	Time	Location
Lunch Time Q&A Sessions with Colleges & Providers to obtain information and help with applications	Wed 18^th October Mon 27^th November	1:20pm – 2pm	LRC
Careers Fair – Years 9-11	Wed 22^nd November	4pm – 6pm	All Hallows Catholic High School
Year 10 Mock Interviews	Tues 6^th February	9am – 1:15pm	Timetabled
Year 10 Work Experience	Mon 18^th - Fri 22^nd March	All Day	Offsite
Runshaw College & Preston College Taster Day Assembly	Tues 23^rd April	8:45am– 10.00am	Drama Theatre
Cardinal Newman Taster Day Assembly	Mon 13^th May	8:45am– 9:15am	Drama Theatre
Runshaw College & Preston College Taster Day	Wed 26^th June	9am – 3pm	Timetabled
Cardinal Newman Taster Day	Tues 2^nd July	9am – 3pm	Timetabled

Year 11 Programme

Event	Date	Time	Location
Post-16 Options Assembly	Mon 11^thSeptember	8.45am - 9am	Drama Theatre
Runshaw College Assembly	Mon 18^th September	8:45am – 9am	Drama Theatre
Cardinal Newman College Assembly	Mon 25^th September	8:45am – 9am	Drama Theatre
Preston College Assembly	Mon 2^nd October	8:45am – 9am	Drama Theatre
Ask Project – Apprenticeships Assembly	Mon 9^th October	8:45am – 9am	Drama Theatre
Myerscough College Assembly	Mon 16^th October	8:45am – 9am	Drama Theatre
Preston College Apprenticeship Workshop	Tues 17^th October	3pm - 4pm	Room 7i
Lunchtime Q&A Sessions with Colleges & Providers to obtain information and help with applications	Wed 18^th October Mon 27^th November	1:20pm – 2pm	LRC
Careers Fair - Years 9 – 11	Wed 22^nd November	4pm – 6pm	All Hallows Catholic High School
Year 11 Impartial CI & G Speed Meet (Identified pupils only)	Wed 6^th December	2pm – 3pm	LRC
Year 11 school deadline for all post 16 applications	Mon 11^th December	N/A	N/A
Year 11 Preston College Interviews	Mon 4^th March	9am – 1:15pm	LRC
Year 11 Runshaw College Interviews	Tues 5^th March	9am – 3:00pm	LRC

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

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

https://apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/

ICould:

Provider Access Policy Statement

Guidance and Advice