Abbey Access Training provides advice and guidance as part of all its learning programmes and to visitors to the Centre who need help..
Our IAG policy and practices ensure that:Strategic aims and objectives are identified and targets established for the development and delivery of the service
- Effective and systematic referral routes enable all learners and potential learners to access specialist Advice and Guidance services delivered through other providers/partners
- All staff are aware of IAG and how it can be accessed
- Pre-course IAG is easily and quickly accessible to all young people, adults/learners at the Centre
- IAG is available throughout all stages of learning
- IAG is appropriate to the individual’s or group’s identified needs
- The delivery of IAG is recorded and monitored
- A comprehensive, up-to-date and wide range of resources is maintained
- Access to professional development ensures that staff are suitably trained and competent to deliver the service
- Evaluation of the service is undertaken regularly in order to inform continuous improvement in provision
Our IAG will be delivered in a variety of ways:
- Information and signposting by Centre front-line staff
- Information and signposting by Tutors to learners on their courses to aid individuals to progress into Employment, Further Learning, Voluntary work or work experience
- Information and signposting by Tutors as part of the ‘Learner Review’ process
- Visits by IAG staff to groups and individuals in the local area, particularly those from underrepresented groups
- Information and signposting through promotional events
- Effective referral to third party providers, for further advice and guidance services
- Continuous support and guidance to learners who have progressed, but may continue to need support within their progression/destination