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<p>The department is determined to take action so that all young people can learn
about the high-quality opportunities that technical education and apprenticeships
can offer. Through the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, we aim to strengthen the
Baker Clause so all pupils will have the opportunity to have encounters with providers
of approved technical education and apprenticeships.</p><p>We expect to see schools
setting up career events, assemblies and options evenings so that providers can talk
to pupils about what they offer and what it is like to learn in a different environment.
The school must prepare and publish a policy statement setting out the circumstances
in which education and training providers will be given access to pupils and ensure
that this is followed. The policy statement must include:</p><ul><li>Any procedural
requirement in relation to requests for access</li><li>Grounds for granting and refusing
requests for access</li><li>Details of premises or facilities provided to a person
who is given access</li></ul><p>As well as steps taken to ensure compliance with the
Baker Clause, we are making sure that all government careers information is available
in one place to enable people to make informed decisions on the education, training
and employment options that are right for them. This will include information on routes
into apprenticeships, including higher and degree apprenticeships, and T Levels via
an improved course directory accessible via the National Careers Service website.</p>
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