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09 May Matrix Re-Accreditation – March 2023

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Directions are delighted to announce our re-accreditation of the Matrix Standard. This full re-accredication takes place every 3 years with annual continuous improvement checks to ensure we continue to maintain our quality of service. Particular strengths highlighted by the Assessor were: Clear leadership & direction Effective links...

17 Apr NHS Careers Expo

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Directions IAG Ltd were recently commissioned by the NHS to organise a Careers Expo which will take place on Monday 3rd July at ARU in Chelmsford. This interactive and engaging event is aimed at year 10 students who may be interested in a career within...

09 Jan New Provider Access Legislation

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In January 2023, the updated provider access legislation (PAL) comes into effect. It 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...

14 Jul National Careers Week 2023 – Save the Date!

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The date for the National Careers Week 2023 have now been released and it is being held on 6th - 11th March 2023...

14 Jul Dates for the National Apprenticeship Week 2023 have been announced!

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The 16th Annual National Apprenticeship Week will take place on February 6th - 12th 2023...

10 Dec Apprenticeship Information Event – 1st February 2022

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The Braintree IAG cluster group is working in collaboration with Colchester Institute to host an Apprenticeship Information Event at their Braintree Campus on Tuesday 1st February. Over 1200 year 10 students from the 8 Braintree District schools will be attending to see employers, colleges, universities...