Provider access statement

Provider Access Statement

This statement sets out the College’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to students at the College for the purpose of giving them information about the providers’ training or education offer. This complies with the College’s legal obligation to provide all college students with guidance materials and a wide range of up-to-date reference materials relating to careers education and career opportunities as per section 45 of the Education Act 1997.

6.1 Student Entitlement:
All 16 – 18 students on full time programmes of study are entitled to:

6.1.1 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.

6.1.2 To have access to local providers and employers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through careers events, talks and visits.

6.1.3 To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses as well as employment.

• For students in the ‘third key phase’ (year 12 to 13), particularly those that have not yet decided on their next steps, there are two more provider encounters available during this period, which are optional for pupils to attend.
• 3.3 This is the legal position regarding 16-19 students. However, the College is committed to all students in providing equal parity and the best possible careers advice and support.

6.2 Management of provider access requests: A provider wishing to request access should contact the Careers Leader, Tracie Mansell – Email careers@cornwall.ac.uk

6.3 Opportunities for Access: A number of activities are integrated into the Careers Programme as well as ‘Careers across the Curriculum’ plans. We will offer an opportunity for providers to have access to students at these events in alignment with our Visitors Policy.

6.4 Premises and facilities: Requests for equipment to support provider presentations should be made to the Careers Leader in advance of any events/visits to an individual campus. Providers are welcome to leave copies of prospectuses or other relevant course literature to be distributed to the different campuses.

For further information please contact the Careers Leader, Tracie Mansell – careers@cornwall.ac.uk