BAKER CLAUSE INFORMATION
As documented in the Provider Access Policy and the Careers Policy, Selly Park students in years 8-11 are entitled to the following:
• To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point;
• To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through options events, assemblies and group discussions and taster events;
• To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
The school is deeply committed to giving due parity to technical education routes a la the Baker Clause and has established strong and long-standing relationships with Make UK, BMW and Amazing Apprenticeships to name a few. In the last two academic years we have provided students the following:
1. T-levels and Apprenticeships session with Birmingham Metropolitan College Make UK assembly on manufacturing, engineering and career routes including apprentice roles as well as a focus on degree apprenticeships
2. BMW Hams Hall assembly on career routes including the BMW apprenticeship programme
3. Amazing apprenticeship workshops in school and virtually on the different apprenticeships available and how to apply
4. National Apprenticeship Week and Women in Engineering assemblies delivered by Mr Bamford in charge of the world of work
5. Apprenticeship routes assembly and virtual session delivered by Midland Heart
6. Make UK and Amazing Apprenticeships stall and meeting parents and students on options days to promote apprenticeship and other careers routes
7. Virtual session with Birmingham University on the different apprenticeship routes including degree apprenticeships
8. Virtual session with HSBC on the different apprenticeship routes including degree apprenticeships
9. STEM and CyberSecurity focused talk on different careers routes including apprentice roles at BP to years 9 and 10
Management of provider access requests
Procedure
A provider wishing to request access should contact Mr W Arif, Assistant Head Teacher and Careers Leader as below:
Telephone: 0121 472 1238 Email: w.arif@sellyparkgirls.org
Opportunities for access
A number of events, integrated into the school careers programme, will offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils and/or their parents/carers. Please contact Mr Arif to identify the most suitable opportunity for you.
Premises and facilities
The school will make the main hall, classrooms or private meeting rooms available for discussions between the provider and students, as appropriate to the activity. The school will also make available other specialist equipment to support provider presentations. This will all be discussed and agreed in advance of the visit with the Careers Leader or a member of the team.
Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus or other relevant course in the Library which is available to all students before school, break and lunch time. Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice, you will:
- work alongside experienced staff
- gain job-specific skills
- earn a wage and get holiday pay
- be given time for study related to your role (the equivalent of one day a week)
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are ideal if you have a clear idea of the career you’d like to pursue, and you’re willing to commit to work and study. Unlike in school, at college or on a traditional degree course, the majority of your learning will be through on-the-job training in your place of work.
To be considered for an apprenticeship programme in England, you need to be:
- aged 16 or over
- living in England
- not in full-time education
- Apprenticeships would suit someone who:
- has a clear idea of the type of career they wish to pursue
- is willing to commit to work and study, but would prefer a more practical and work-related approach to learning
- is ready to start work with an employer, and be based in the workplace most of the time
- is well organised and able to cope with the competing demands of work and academic study at the same time
- is ready to be assessed through a mix of assignments and written work, including essays, reports, practical exercises, end tests, and exams
No matter what kind of career you want to follow, you need to do your research and find out if you can reach your career goals through an apprenticeship, or if you need/would prefer to study full-time at university or college. For more information please click on the links below:
https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships-in-england
https://www.thebigchoice.com/apprenticeships/careers-advice
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-to-apprenticeships
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship