1. Introduction
This policy statement sets out the Academy’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to students at the Academy for the purpose of giving them information about the provider’s education or training offer. This complies with the Academy’s legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997.
2. Student Entitlement
All students in Year 7 to 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
- 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
- Understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses
3. Management of Provider Access Requests Procedure
A provider wishing to request access should contact Mrs Sophie Macdonald, Head of CEIAG via email: careersoffice@st-georges-academy.org
4. 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 or their parents/carers:
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Please speak to our Careers Leader to identify the most suitable opportunity for you.
5. Premises and Facilities
The Academy will make the main hall, auditorium, classrooms or private meeting rooms available for discussions between the provider and students, as appropriate to the activity. The Academy 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 Office or Academy Library, which is managed by the Academy librarian. The Resource Centre is available to all students at lunch and break times.
