Careers Policy Statement

This policy statement outlines our school's approach to working with education and training providers, ensuring our students have access to the information and guidance they need to make informed choices about their future. It reflects our commitment to fulfilling our legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997, and more importantly, our dedication to supporting every student's journey towards a successful and fulfilling career.

1. Our Guiding Principles:

We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to explore the diverse world of education and training options available to them. This policy is built on the following principles:

• Impartiality: We are committed to providing students with balanced and impartial information, allowing them to make their own informed decisions.
• Student Well-being: Our students' well-being is paramount. We strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment for career exploration, minimizing disruption to their learning and ensuring their safety at all times.
• Equal Opportunities: We believe in equal access for all approved providers, ensuring our students benefit from a wide range of perspectives and opportunities.
• Transparency: We are open and transparent about our processes for engaging with providers, ensuring clarity for everyone involved.

2. How Providers Can Engage with Our Students:

We welcome engagement from providers who share our commitment to student success. Here's how the process works:

• Getting in Touch: Providers interested in working with our students are encouraged to contact [designated staff member and contact details] to discuss their offerings and explore potential collaborations. We encourage initial contact well in advance of any planned activities.
• What We Offer: We can facilitate a variety of interactions between providers and students, including:
  • Inspiring assemblies and presentations.
  • Engaging careers fairs and events.
  • Interactive workshops and taster sessions.
  • Personalized one-on-one meetings (with appropriate safeguards in place).
  • Distribution of informative materials (subject to our guidelines).
• What We Look For: When considering provider requests, we prioritize:
  • High-quality provision that meets our students' needs.
  • Relevance to our curriculum and career aspirations.
  • Robust safeguarding policies and practices.

3. Our Commitment to Safeguarding:

The safety and well-being of our students are our utmost priority. We have robust safeguarding procedures in place, and all providers working with our students will be required to adhere to these policies. This includes providing evidence of appropriate safeguarding measures, such as DBS checks for individuals working directly with students. All provider activities involving students will be appropriately supervised.

4. Working Together:

We believe that strong partnerships between schools and providers are essential for student success. We are committed to working collaboratively with providers to create meaningful and impactful experiences for our students. We will manage the logistics of provider visits, including scheduling, room bookings, and equipment, to ensure smooth and efficient interactions.

5. Keeping Things Up-to-Date:

We regularly review and update this policy to ensure it remains effective and aligned with best practices. We also welcome feedback from students, teachers, and providers to help us improve our approach.

6. Our Legal Framework:

This policy is in line with the requirements of Section 42B of the Education Act 1997, and all other relevant legislation.

We look forward to working with you to inspire and empower our students as they embark on their future pathways. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.