Provider Access Legislation
In January 2023, the updated provider access legislation (PAL), previously referred to as "The Baker Clause" comes into force. The updated legislation specifies schools must provide at least six encounters with approved providers of apprenticeships and technical education for all their students:
- Two encounters for pupils during the ‘first key phase’ (year 8 or 9) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend
- Two encounters for pupils during the ‘second key phase’ (year 10 or 11) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend
- Two encounters for pupils during the ‘third key phase’ (year 12 or 13) that are mandatory for the school to put on but optional for pupils to attend
The new legislation will become a key mechanism to further help learners understand and take-up, not just apprenticeships, but wider technical education options such as T-Levels and Higher Technical Qualifications.
At Cressex Community School we are keen to support providers and our students to meet and evidence this updated requirement meaningfully as part of our wider progressive careers' programme.
A copy of our Provider Access Policy can be found here.
