Management of Provider Access Requests
Procedure
A provider wishing to request access should contact Mrs M’Oneill (m.oneill@lsg.kevibham.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 students and/or their parents.
Review Tutors of students in years 9, 11, 12 and 13 will also ensure that students receive notification of open days at 14-19 institutions, sixth form and FE colleges, universities. In addition, the independent careers advisor, will also share information about open days and courses offered by other providers in interviews with students.
Impact of Careers Programme
In 2019 56% of Lordswood Sixth Form students went on to study at university with 22% going on a gap year.
How We Measure the Impact of Our Careers Programme
We keep accurate records of the destinations of all our Year 11, 12 and 13 leavers and work to ensure that we have no NEET students.
We also evaluate the activities we provide to inform the impact of the provision and use this to further improve the careers programme at the school. The Gatsby Benchmark evaluation tool is used, and continually updated, to measure progress and impact.
Ours careers programme at King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is reviewed annually, the next review is due in June 2023
Premises and Facilities
The school will make classrooms or a suitable meeting room available for discussions between providers and students, as appropriate to the activity. The school will also make available AV and other specialist equipment to support provider presentations. This will all be discussed and agreed in advance of the visit with the Work Related Learning Co-ordinator (Mrs R. McInerney – (R.McInerney@lsg.kevibham.org)
Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus or other relevant course literature with the Learning & Resource Centre Manager. The Resource Centre is available to all students at lunch and break times and after school.
“I often reminisce about my days as a student at Lordswood Girls. I met wonderful friends and had inspiring teachers who instilled me with the belief that I could achieve anything if I put my mind to it. I was taught that there was no dream too big, that nothing was out of reach.
“Now, as the MP for Birmingham Edgbaston, my old school falls into my parliamentary constituency. It is thanks in part to my education at Lordswood that I was equipped with the skills and the drive to achieve my dream of being the first female Sikh MP in our Parliament.” Preet Kaur Gill, MP for Birmingham Edgbaston
“I really enjoyed my time at Lordswood. The teachers really care about all the students, and it shows in the results they all achieve. I completed a BTEC in sports, and was accepted to study at the University of Wolverhampton. I have been playing basketball professionally for the past 14 years, and I am currently playing in Japan’s highest league” Myles Hesson
‘Entering the sixth form at my school was transformative, as my Health and Social Care tutor ignited my belief in my abilities, leading me to exceed my own expectations. The diverse range of events and opportunities at the sixth form equipped me with valuable skills for the professional world and nurtured my leadership potential. Through dedication, I achieved three BTEC qualifications with a DMM, exceeding the UCAS points requirement for my chosen university course. I feel that the support I received from my tutors allowed me to stay on track and reach my goals. Now, as a member of the Birmingham Careers Hub team, I’m fulfilling my aspiration of supporting schools in enhancing their career programs, drawing from my own journey to guide others.’ Roma Sira, Class of 2013
We always enjoy working with the students and staff from King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls. We’re consistently impressed with the student’s attitude and enthusiasm for learning, especially on our Forward Thinking programme which we have been collaborating on together for 10 years.
Collaborating with Lordswood Girls School has enabled us to open the doors for students, to provide them with the necessary skills, knowledge, experience, relevant resources, and opportunities to achieve their professional goals, enabling students to excel in their chosen career within the NHS.
Useful Links
Employers:
- Experiences of the Workplace (BM6): Step by step guide for Employers | CEC Resource Directory (careersandenterprise.co.uk)
- Good Career Guidance | Education | Gatsby
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