Brookhaven School's Provider Access Policy Statement sets out our arrangements for managing provider access to students in Years 7–11, supporting a holistic careers programme that enables all students to make informed choices about their post-16 provision.
Brookhaven School – Provider Access Policy Statement
| Procedure Originator | Phil Harrison |
| Approved By | Jo Morgan, CEO |
| Date Approved | October 2023 |
| Review Interval | N/A |
| Last Review Date | N/A |
| Next Review Date | October 2024 |
| Audience | Parents, pupils and Local Authorities |
This policy statement sets out Brookhaven School's arrangements for managing the access of providers to every student in Years 7–11 to discuss both academic and non-academic routes available to them as part of a holistic careers programme, enabling all our students to make an informed choice about their post-16 provision. This complies with the school's legal obligation under section 42B of the Education Act 1997 and with the Department of Education, July 2021: "Baker Clause" and the Provider Access Legislation, January 2023.
All Students Are Entitled To:
- At least two encounters in the first key phase (Year 8 or 9) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend, to take place any time during Year 8 or between 1 September and 28 February in Year 9.
- At least two encounters in the second key phase (Year 10 or 11) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend, to take place any time during Year 10 or between 1 September and 28 February in Year 11.
- These will be delivered throughout the academic year through a range of different careers events, assemblies, workshops and also during National Apprenticeship Week and National Careers Week.
- To hear from colleges/sixth forms about their post-16 opportunities through assemblies, Options events, group discussions and taster sessions.
- To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
This is also measured regularly against the careers standards of the Gatsby benchmarks using a Compass+ Assessment framework and evaluation with students, teachers and senior leaders as part of a progressive careers programme.
Brookhaven School proactively seeks to build relationships with sixth form colleges, apprenticeship providers, universities and employers as we plan our careers programme and drop-down day activities throughout the school year. We ensure all our students have access to the most current and up-to-date careers information at key transition points and that providers have multiple opportunities to speak to students and their parents, to offer information on vocational, technical and apprenticeship qualifications and pathways.
Brookhaven School ensures that staff involved in personal guidance and pastoral support are kept up to date with their knowledge through a programme of Continuing Professional Development.
We have a range of activities and resources to ensure our students and parents have access to a full careers programme of information. Careers drop-down mornings are built into the school calendar to ensure CEAIG is delivered to all students across all years.
Any provider is welcome to contact us to discuss what they can provide for our students and how we can best accommodate your support. Example activities include careers speed dating, world of work, mock interviews, visits to workplaces, and more.
Brookhaven School will consider live online encounters with providers where requested, and these may be broadcast into classrooms or the school assembly hall. Technology checks in advance will be required to ensure compatibility of systems.
All Pupils in Years 7–11 Are Offered:
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Activities in italics are delivered during the termly drop-down mornings which take place during periods 1 & 2 each term.
Any provider wishing to access or provide IAG to our students will be supported by our teaching staff throughout their visit and never left unattended. We will make available appropriate resources to support provider presentations, which will be discussed and agreed in advance to ensure material meets our quality assurances and security measures.
Providers are welcome to leave copies of their prospectuses or course literature and we will distribute them to relevant students and have them available in our library. We can promote and distribute details of careers and apprenticeship literature and vacancies to all relevant students and parents through direct email or promotion in our newsletters and video updates.
Information on post-16 destinations for previous students, our previous provider partners, and how this policy is monitored and reviewed.
Post-16 Pathways for Previous Students
The following institutions represent post-16 destinations achieved by previous Brookhaven students:
Previous Providers Who Have Visited Our School
Monitoring, Review & Evaluation
The Headteacher will ensure that CEIAG events are supported and monitored. The Careers Lead has an overview of CEIAG work and reports regularly to the SLT team. The effectiveness of this policy will be measured in a variety of ways:
- Feedback from external visitors to the school such as the SET or Ofsted.
- The number of students who are NEET in October having left the school in the previous summer, compared to national figures and those from similar schools within the borough.
The Policy is monitored and evaluated annually via the Senior Leadership Team.
CEIAG Governor Policy Coordinator: Mrs M Cullum
Policy Reviewed: September 2023