Introduction
This statement sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to students 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 options evenings, 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:
- Sally Emler, KS3/4 Raising Aspirations Co-ordinator
- Lynne Luckman – KS5 manager and Raising Aspirations Co-ordinator
Telephone: 01462 622300
Email: sally.emler@priory.herts.sch.uk; lynne.luckman@priory.herts.sch.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 students and/or their parents:
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Careers talks £1 Challenge career lessons - entrepreneurial skills | Careers talks | Careers talks |
| Year 8 | Careers talks Apprenticeship evening | Careers talks Post 14 Options event, including apprenticeships and colleges | Careers talks |
| Year 9 | Careers talks Apprenticeship evening | Careers talks Small group sessions: future education, training and employment options | Careers talks Small group sessions: future education, training and employment options |
| Year 10 | Careers talks | Careers talks | Careers fair Careers talks |
| Year 11 | Careers talks Post 16 Options event, including apprenticeships and colleges Apprenticeship evening | Careers talks | Careers talks |
| Year 12 | Apprenticeship evening Careers talks Individual sessions - HE and higher apprenticeship applications | Careers talks 1 to 1 UCAS/Apprenticeship support using Unifrog | Careers talks |
| Year 13 | Apprenticeship evening Careers talks | Careers talks | Careers talks |
Please speak to Sally Emler to identify the most suitable opportunity for you.
The school policy on Child Protection [http://www.priory.herts.sch.uk/about/policies/] sets out the school’s approach to allowing providers into school as visitors to talk to our students.
Premises and facilities
The school will make the 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 the Careers Leader or a member of their team.
Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus or other relevant course literature at the Careers Resource Centre, which is managed by the school librarian. The Resource Centre is available to all students at lunch and break times.