Advice, Guidance, Mentoring and Welfare
At Be Positive, we recognise the vital role that Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) play in helping our learners make informed decisions about their lifestyle, education and future careers. Our goal is to raise their aspirations and achievements in order to help them feel more confident and realise more success throughout their lives.
Here is how we implement IAG to deliver what each learner needs from each course.
Commitment to Quality and Accessibility
We ensure that our IAG services are accessible to all learners and maintain the highest quality standards. We offer both classroom-based and online learning for individuals aged 19 and above. This policy aligns with the ESFA and Ofsted requirements for IAG delivery within training programs.
Enhancing Curriculum and Participation
IAG is key in broadening our curriculum, increasing participation and improving the achievements and progress of all learners. Our policy commits Be Positive to implementing IAG standards and ensuring that all learners have access to relevant, attractive and clear progression pathways, coherent programs and flexible, differentiated learning opportunities.
Learner Entitlements at Be Positive
Learners at Be Positive will receive:
- Up-to-date Information: Comprehensive details about course programs, support services, entry criteria, qualifications, accreditation, workloads and study modes. This information is provided during the initial assessment and revisited during induction.
- Clear, Impartial Advice: Information on all available options to help learners understand their choices.
- Decision-Making Involvement: Opportunities to participate in decisions affecting their learning.
- Career Education Program: Skills and knowledge development to facilitate choices and transitions to work and further learning.
- Individual Learning Plans: Opportunities to set out personalised learning plans and learn about the world of work.
- Ongoing Support: Career advice and guidance throughout their learning journey, helping them complete a career plan for the future.
- Progression Support: Assistance in progressing in learning and work by developing transferable skills and gaining new qualifications.
- Regular Personal Support: Updates on their progress and support in making decisions about their future, including further learning, training, or employment.
- Advice on Learning Routes: Guidance on available learning routes if they withdraw from a program.
- Signposting to Other Services: Referrals to appropriate agencies and service providers when relevant.
Underpinning Values
The delivery of this entitlement is supported by the following values:
- Impartiality
- Confidentiality
- Learner Ownership
- Promotion of Equality of Opportunity
- Transparency
- Accessibility
- Progression
Progression and Future Aims
Progression after completing a course with us is important. We ensure all learners have a clear future aim. During initial discussions, learners' ambitions are recorded and all courses are designed to lead towards work, volunteering or further training. Further training options are discussed with our Careers specialists or through partners delivering National Careers Service (NCS) support. Each course includes an NCS session on post-learning options.
Local Support and Welfare Services
Domestic Violence and Abuse support
We provide in-house support for general wellbeing through our qualified wellbeing practitioners and senior Positive Psychologists. For more information, call 07710 672867.
We also offer information on local organizations that provide support in areas such as mental health, housing, careers, training and more:
Action for Happiness
A wonderful free monthly membership to evening classes on wellbeing for local people run by volunteers. Ask us for more information or click here
Mental Health Bedfordshire
https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/central-bedfordshire/
NHS recovery College – courses and support for recovering from illness
Mental Health Hertfordshire
https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/community-mental-health-unit/?gad_source=1
NHS talking therapies Hertfordshire
Homelessness Support Bedfordshire
https://centralbedfordshire.adviceaid.uk/start
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/path-recovery-p2r-central-bedfordshire
National Careers Service
As part of our offering, all courses benefit from a visit from the National Careers Service. Information about their services can be found in their video. Appointments can be arranged for you during the course.
