Within our careers policy, appendix 1, you can also find our provider access statement, which sets out Chulmleigh’s arrangements for managing the access of providers of technical education and apprenticeships to pupils for the purpose of giving them information about their education or training offers. In line with the strengthened provider access legislation, Chulmleigh College ensures that pupils have access to a programme of meaningful provider encounters that meets or exceeds the statutory minimum requirements. A summary of our Provider Access Policy can be found below:

Schools are required to ensure that there is an opportunity for a range of education and training providers to access students in years 8 to 13 for the purposes of informing them about approved technical education, qualifications or apprenticeships. Schools must provide a minimum of 6 encounters with technical education or training providers to all pupils in years 8 to 13. Schools must also have a policy statement that outlines the circumstances in which education and training providers will be given access to these pupils.

All pupils in years 7 to 11 at Chulmleigh College are entitled to:

• Find out about further education training, technical education qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities as part of our 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, e.g. through activities and events such as options evenings, assemblies and taster events during our end of year Activity Week.
• Understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses
• Have a minimum of 6 encounters with providers. These encounters must happen for a reasonable period of time during the standard school day. As a school we can provide complementary experiences but encounters outside of school hours won't count towards these requirements.

We offer our pupils the encounters set out above, in line with the requirements.

Year Group	Careers and Post-16 Itinerary
Year 11	Assemblies used to showcase post-16 choices. Representatives from main providers (Exeter College, Bicton, Petroc) invited to deliver assemblies (Autumn Term). Pupils invited to attend lunchtime drop-in sessions. Representatives from main providers (Exeter College, Bicton, Petroc), apprenticeship schemes and different career pathways are invited to lead these sessions (Autumn Term). One to one guidance offered by colleges (Exeter and North Devon) to support pupils in choosing the right pathway for them Advice and guidance from Careers South West available to Y11 pupils. (Autumn Term). PSHE: specific focus on careers and post-16 choices in the Autumn Term. Pupils are given time to consider their choices, explore careers and qualifications, practice interview technique and develop their CVs.  (Autumn Term). Count Down to GCSEs Parent and Pupil Evening (Autumn Term). National Careers Week Recognised during Tutor Time, Guild and Assemblies. Including focus on T-Level and high-level vocational courses. (Spring Term). GCSE Mock Results Day (Spring Term)- colleges and post-16 providers invited to attend so that pupils can seek guidance on this day Year 11 Parents Evening (Spring Term)- colleges and post-16 providers invited to attend so that pupils can seek guidance on this day
Year 10	Information evening for parents and pupils on KS4 transition and work experience information Careers South-West mentoring for some Y10 pupils. Group and 1:1 sessions as appropriate, delegated by need and vulnerability. (Spring Term). National Careers Week Recognised during Tutor Time, Guild and Assemblies. Including focus on T-Level and high level vocational courses. (Spring Term). Pupils complete work experience in the summer term Guild Time provided for pupils to explore careers options, the world of work, and financial education (Autumn + Spring Terms). Pupils invited to participate in College Taster Days (Summer Term). Representatives from main providers (Exeter College, Bicton, Petroc), apprenticeship schemes and different career pathways are invited to lead assemblies to our Year 10 (summer term).
Year 9	Tutor time and assembly focus looking at different aspects of the Gatsby benchmarks throughout the year PSHE: Specific focus on identifying career aspirations (Autumn Term). National Careers Week Recognised during Tutor Time, Guild and Assemblies. Including focus on T-Level and high-level vocational courses. (Spring Term). Workshop on vocational routes, qualifications and apprenticeships delivered by Exeter college (spring term) Careers support leading up to and on Options Evening (Spring / Summer Term). Careers focus day where local businesses and careers sectors deliver workshops, for pupils to have exposure to different career pathways (spring term)
Year 8	Tutor time and assembly focus looking at different aspects of the Gatsby benchmarks throughout the year National Careers Week Recognised during Tutor Time, Guild and Assemblies. Including focus on T-Level and high-level vocational courses. (Spring Term). Workshop on vocational routes, qualifications and apprenticeships delivered by Exeter college (spring term)
Year 7	Tutor time and assembly focus looking at different aspects of the Gatsby benchmarks throughout the year National Careers Week Recognised during Tutor Time, Guild and Assemblies. Including focus on T-Level and high-level vocational courses. (Spring Term). Careers focus day where local businesses and careers sectors deliver workshops, for pupils to have exposure to different career pathways (spring term)

 

Requests for access

A provider wishing to request access should contact the Deputy Headteacher, with oversight of careers. Telephone: 01764 582106 Email: athorncroft@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk

Grounds for granting requests for access
Each access request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will grant access requests where there is opportunity for a positive contribution to our careers programme.

Access will be given for providers to attend during school assemblies, to deliver workshops, lunchtimes, and Careers or Raising Aspirations events that Chulmleigh Academy Trust is arranging. In some circumstances, pupils may also travel to visit another provider.

Details of premises or facilities to be provided to a person who is given access
Chulmleigh Academy Trust will provide an appropriate meeting room or assembly hall. Upon prior arrangement, projectors and digital support can be provided. The Careers Leader will organise this, working closely with the provider to ensure the facilities are appropriate to the audience.  Appropriate safeguarding checks will be carried out.  Providers will be met and supervised by a member of the Careers Team who will facilitate.

Live/Virtual encounters
Chulmleigh Academy Trust 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.

Parents and Carers
Parental involvement is encouraged, and parents may be invited to attend the events to meet the providers.

Management
The Careers Leader coordinates all provider requests and is responsible to the Headteacher. 

Complaints Procedure
Any complaints related to provider access can be raised following the school complaints procedure Complaints Policy

Monitoring review and evaluation
Our school’s arrangements for managing the access of education and training providers to pupils are monitored by the Deputy Headteacher. This policy will be reviewed annually and approved by the governing board at every review.