Stannard School Careers Advice & Information

Stannard School Provider Access Statement

At Stannard School, we are committed to providing all pupils with meaningful opportunities to learn about a wide range of education, training and employment pathways. Although our pupils have complex SEND and follow highly personalised learning programmes, we ensure they are supported to explore appropriate next steps that reflect their aspirations, strengths and needs.

This Provider Access Statement sets out how external providers can request access to speak with pupils and how the school will manage such requests.

Aims

Stannard School aims to:

•  Provide pupils with encounters with education, training and careers providers appropriate to their stage of development.
•  Ensure pupils with SEND receive tailored guidance that links to their EHCP outcomes, interests, and long-term preparing-for-adulthood goals.
•  Work collaboratively with external organisations to broaden pupils’ awareness of future possibilities.

Pupil Entitlement

All pupils at Stannard School are entitled to:

• Access information about a range of post-16 and, where relevant, post-18 pathways including supported internships, specialist colleges, vocational learning and employment preparation.
• Meaningful encounters with providers of approved technical education qualifications, apprenticeships (where appropriate), and specialist post-16 SEND providers.
• Impartial careers advice and guidance as part of their personalised curriculum and EHCP annual review process.

Given the needs of our cohort, encounters may be delivered through:

•  Small group sessions
• Individual meetings
• Supported visits or workshops
• Virtual sessions where appropriate
• Careers-themed curriculum activities

Management of Provider Access Requests

Providers wishing to request access should contact:

Steve Lloyd Head Teacher & Careers Leader
Stannard School
Ridgeway Avenue
Dunstable
LU5 4QL
Telephone: 01582 824742

All requests will be considered on the basis of:

•  The suitability and relevance of the provider to our pupils’ needs
•  The potential benefit to pupils’ preparing-for-adulthood outcomes
•  Staffing and timetable availability
•  Safeguarding considerations

The school reserves the right to decline requests that are not appropriate for the needs of our pupils.

Safeguarding

All external visitors must comply with Stannard School’s safeguarding policy. Visitors will be supervised at all times, and ID checks will be required on arrival.

Premises and Facilities

Stannard School will provide a suitable space for sessions with pupils, along with access to appropriate equipment (e.g., ICT) where required. Providers are welcome to share printed or digital materials for pupils and families.

Monitoring and Review

This statement will be reviewed annually as part of the school’s Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) provision review, led by the Careers Leader. Further information can be found in our CEIAG Policy