Longcause School Provider Access Policy Statement

(In accordance with the Department for Education's Baker Clause and Provider Access Legislation)

Ownership: Longcause School
Review Date: Annually in Term 1
Careers Lead: Jill Jarvis
Contact: jjarvis@longcause.plymouth.sch.uk | 01752 336881

Purpose

At Longcause School, we are committed to supporting every pupil to build a fulfilled life now and beyond Longcause. We believe that all pupils should have access to high-quality, impartial information about the full range of education, training and employment opportunities available to them.

This Provider Access Policy Statement sets out the school's arrangements for managing requests from providers of education and training to give pupils information about technical education qualifications, vocational pathways, apprenticeships, supported internships, supported employment, further education and other progression opportunities.

As a special school, we recognise that pathways into adulthood are unique for every pupil. We therefore work closely with families, employers, colleges, training providers and support services to ensure pupils can make informed decisions about their future.

Commitment to Provider Access

Longcause School welcomes requests from approved education and training providers who wish to present information to pupils and their families about the opportunities they offer.

We are committed to ensuring pupils have opportunities to learn about:

• Further Education Colleges
• Specialist Post-16 Providers
• Supported Internships
• Supported Employment Programmes
• Apprenticeships
• Traineeships and Vocational Training
• Independent Living Pathways
• Community-Based Learning Opportunities
• Volunteering Opportunities

These opportunities form part of our wider careers programme and Preparing for Adulthood curriculum.

Management of Provider Access Requests

Providers wishing to request access to pupils should contact:

Jill Jarvis – Careers Lead
Email: jjarvis@longcause.plymouth.sch.uk
Telephone: 01752 336881

Requests from providers will be considered in line with:

• The needs and interests of pupils
• The school's careers programme
• Safeguarding requirements
• Curriculum priorities
• Accessibility requirements
• Availability of appropriate staff support

All requests will receive fair consideration.

Opportunities for Access

Longcause School provides a range of opportunities throughout the academic year for education and training providers to engage with pupils and their families.

These opportunities may include:

• Careers-focused lessons
• Transition events
• Family information meetings
• Annual Review and EHCP planning processes
• Employer encounters
• Workplace visits
• Careers fairs and provider events
• Post-16 information sessions
• Small-group and individual guidance sessions
• Supported visits to colleges and training providers

The format and timing of encounters are carefully planned to ensure they are meaningful, accessible and appropriate to the individual needs of our pupils.

Existing Partnerships

Longcause School has established partnerships with a range of local education and training providers and regularly supports pupil transitions to a variety of destinations, including:

• City College Plymouth
• Pathways for Progression
• Monterey House
• Achievement Training
• Eat That Frog
• Duchy College
• Oakwood Court
• Mill Ford School
• Cann Bridge School
• Chapel Bridge School

The school continually seeks to expand its network of providers to ensure pupils and families are aware of the widest possible range of opportunities.

Experiences of Workplaces

Our Careers Lead works closely with Duct2 and the Careers Hub to secure meaningful workplace encounters aligned to pupils' interests, abilities and aspirations.

Examples of workplace experiences include:

• Friary Mill Bakery
• National Marine Aquarium
• Plymouth Bus Station
• Sherford Construction Site
• Merafield View Nursing Home

These experiences are supported by trusted adults and carefully planned to provide safe, engaging and aspirational opportunities that help pupils understand the world of work.

Facilities for Providers

Longcause School will make appropriate facilities available to providers, including:

• Classrooms and meeting spaces
• IT and presentation equipment where available
• Support from teaching and support staff
• Access to small-group or whole-class presentations where appropriate

Providers will be asked to share information in advance to ensure content is suitable for the individual needs of pupils.

Information for Families

We encourage families to engage actively in careers planning and transition preparation. Information about post-16 opportunities is available through:

• Family meetings
• EHCP Annual Reviews
• Careers events
• Direct links to provider websites
• Support from Careers South West and other guidance services

Families are encouraged to visit providers, attend open events and discuss future pathways with school staff from Year 9 onwards.

Employer and Community Engagement

We welcome support, feedback and involvement from employers, families and community organisations.

Anyone wishing to contribute to our careers programme through workplace visits, presentations, mentoring, volunteering opportunities or other forms of support is encouraged to contact the Careers Lead.

Monitoring and Review

This statement will be reviewed annually during Term 1 as part of the school's wider careers programme review.

The effectiveness of provider access arrangements will be evaluated through:

• Pupil voice
• Family feedback
• Destination data
• Employer feedback
• Gatsby Benchmark evaluation
• Careers Hub support and review

Through these arrangements, Longcause School aims to ensure that every pupil can access the information, experiences and support needed to make informed choices and build a fulfilled life beyond Longcause.

 

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