In line with Statutory Guidance we have developed a new Provider Access policy to meet the new statutory guidelines (PAL), Our full policy can be found on the policies page under ‘Careers Provider Access Statement’ (https://www.theheightsblackburn.com/policies/).
Opportunities for Providers to support our programme
Below is a detailed table of events the school runs to allow pupils access to providers and employers – some event dates may be changed throughout the school year to meet the needs and aspirations of the cohort and school.
| AUTUMN TERM | SPRING TERM | SUMMER TERM | |
| YEAR 7 & 8 | College Workshop with Employability skills theme
Careers & Aspirations Fair – with local employers, colleges, training providers Careers themed lessons around LMI information. Employer Visit / Workshop |
College Workshop with Employability skills theme
Apprenticeship Workshop as part of National Apprenticeships Week National Careers Week Activities Careers themed lessons around LMI information. Employer Visit / Workshop |
Careers themed lessons around LMI information.
College Workshop with Employability skills theme Careers / Employer Speed Dating event Employer Visit / Workshop |
| YEAR 9 | Careers & Aspirations themed Assemblies.
Careers Linked lesson & workshops |
National Apprenticeship Week – Activities.
National Careers Week Activities / Workshops including employers & colleges workshops / trips and visits Careers & Aspirations themed Assemblies. Careers Linked lesson & workshops |
No encounters –encounters must have taken place by 28 February
Options choices |
| YEAR 10 | Post 16 – Training Providers / FE & HE aspiration Assemblies weekly with Q&A post session.
Careers & Aspirations Fair |
National Apprenticeship Week – ASK Apprenticeship Mock interviews / assessment workshop.
National Careers Week Activities / Workshops including employers & colleges workshops / trips and visits College & Training Provider Taster Session / trips & visits Post 16 – Training Providers / FE & HE aspiration Assemblies weekly with Q&A post session. |
Post 16 – Training Providers / FE & HE aspiration Assemblies weekly with Q&A post session.
Work Experience preparation session Work Experience in Summer Term 2 |
| YEAR 11 | Post 16 – Training Providers / FE & HE aspiration Assemblies weekly with Q&A post session.
Careers & Aspirations Fair IAG applications / Advisor Interviews Work Experience (individualised) College & Training Provider Visits & Trips |
National Apprenticeship Week – ASK Apprenticeship Mock interviews / assessment workshop.
National Careers Week Activities / Workshops including employers & colleges workshops / trips and visits IAG applications / Advisor Interviews Work Experience (individualised) College & Training Provider Visits & Trips
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No encounters –encounters must have taken place by 28 February
Confirmation of post-16 education and training destinations for all pupils IAG applications / Advisor Interviews – NEET support |
How to contact the school:
If any providers want to contact the school, please contact:
Ross Doohan – Careers Lead
Email: ross.doohan@theheightsfreeschool.org
Phone: 01254 261655
Enquiries & complaints can also be directed to enquiries@theheightsfreeschool.org
