Provider Access
Introduction
This statement sets out the school's arrangements for managing the access of providers to the school for the purpose 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.
Pupil Entitlement
All pupils in Years 8 to 9 are entitled to:
- Find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeship 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, group discussions and taster events.
For pupils of compulsory school age, these encounters are mandatory and there will be a minimum of two encounters during the first key phase (Years 8-9).
Provider Encounters
Provider encounters will be scheduled during normal school hours and providers will be given sufficient time to:
- Share information about both the provider and the approved technical education qualifications and apprenticeships they offer.
- Explain what career routes those options could lead to.
- Provide insights into what it might be like to learn or train with that provider, including the opportunity to meet staff and learners.
- Answer questions from pupils.
Meaningful Provider Encounters
One encounter is defined as one meeting or session between pupils and one provider. The school is committed to providing meaningful encounters to all pupils using the "Making it Meaningful" checklist.
Meaningful online engagement is also an option, and the school welcomes providers who can deliver live online engagement with pupils.
Previous Providers
In previous terms/years the following providers from the local area have been invited to speak with pupils:
- YMCA
- Spring Board Project
Destinations of Our Pupils
Over the last three years Year 9 pupils have moved on to a range of local providers to suit their needs:
- Springboard Project (majority)
- SEE Oldham
- Elmbridge
- EOTUS
- Hollinwood Academy
- Raynor Stevens
- Ed 4 All
- New Bridge Pathways
Management of Provider Access Requests
A providers wishing to request access should contact James Hopkins, Assistant Headteacher.
Opportunities for access should email info@springbrookacademy.org
The school offers the two provider encounters required by law, alongside a number of additional events integrated into the school careers programme. We will offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils, or their parents or carers.
Providers are invited to speak to the Careers Leader to identify the most suitable opportunity for you.