A suite of resources designed to help education leaders, practitioners, employers, young people, parents and carers understand and deliver high-quality careers education and work experience in alternative provision (AP), with practical guidance, evidence-informed approaches and tailored support for each audience.
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Careers Education in Alternative Provision: This one page resource highlights the key components needed for successful careers education in AP.
Education Leader Guide: This guide has been developed to support education leaders in alternative provision to understand their role in creating the conditions for effective careers education. It explores the leadership, systems and approaches that enable careers provision to become a meaningful part of the learner journey and a driver of positive outcomes.
Employer Guide: Designed for employers, this guide provides an introduction to alternative provision and offers clear advice on delivering safe, supportive and impactful work experience opportunities for young people who may be furthest from the labour market.
Young Person Guide: Designed for young people, this guide explains what modern work experience looks like, the different opportunities available, and the support on offer. It highlights how work experience can help build confidence, develop essential skills, and explore future education, training and career pathways.
Parent Guide: A practical guide for parents and carers of learners in AP, this resource explains the benefits of modern work experience and highlights how personalised experiences can help young people develop skills, raise aspirations and prepare for their next steps.
WEX Readiness Guide: This guide has been developed to support Careers Leaders, senior leaders and delivery teams in creating work experience opportunities that are inclusive, ambitious and impactful. It brings together key principles from the Gatsby Benchmarks, the equalex framework and evidence-informed practice within AP settings.