Kimbolton Connect Charter
Kimbolton Connect Charter
An employer discovery programme for degree apprenticeships.
Kimbolton Connect brings together pupils, parents, employers, Old Kimboltonians and training providers to explore and promote degree apprenticeship opportunities while developing meaningful connections between education and industry.
The programme encourages collaboration, improves understanding of apprenticeship pathways, supports career development, and creates opportunities for young people to learn from employers and professionals.
Explore opportunities. Connect people. inspire futures. Protect young people.
All participants commit to the principles outlined in this Charter.
Explore
We will:
- Encourage open-minded exploration of all career pathways in school, with a focus on degree apprenticeships in this programme.
- Support informed decision-making through access to high-quality information and experiences.
- Promote understanding of different industries, professions and routes into employment locally and nationally.
- Explore opportunities for pupils to develop awareness of workplace expectations and opportunities, especially through work experience.
Connect
We will:
- Foster positive relationships between pupils, employers, parents, Oks and training providers.
- Encourage collaboration that benefits both young people and employers.
- Create opportunities for meaningful engagement through events, networking, work experience and career activities.
- Build a sustainable community that supports future generations of Kimbolton pupils.
Inspire
We will:
- Share knowledge, expertise and experiences that broaden horizons and raise aspirations.
- Showcase successful apprenticeship and career journeys.
- Encourage ambition, confidence and professional development.
- Celebrate achievements and recognise contributions made by all participants.
Protect
We will:
- Place safeguarding at the centre of all programme activities.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
- Treat all participants with dignity, respect and professionalism.
- Handle personal information responsibly and in accordance with data protection requirements.
- Promote equality of opportunity and inclusion throughout the programme.
- Raise concerns promptly where safeguarding, wellbeing or conduct issues arise.
Shared Commitments
By participating in Kimbolton Connect, we agree to:
Employers
- Provide accurate and professional insights into careers, workplaces and apprenticeship opportunities.
- Support the development and wellbeing of pupils.
- Observe safeguarding and data protection requirements.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Parents
- Support their child’s participation in appropriate programme activities.
- Encourage professional conduct and engagement.
- Communicate relevant concerns with the school where appropriate.
Pupils
- Participate positively and professionally.
- Demonstrate respect towards employers, staff and fellow pupils.
- Represent Kimbolton School in a responsible manner.
- Follow safeguarding, behavioural and workplace expectations.
Kimbolton School
- Promote activities in a safe, inclusive and professional manner.
- Promote safeguarding and wellbeing.
- Facilitate meaningful employer engagement opportunities.
- Support all participants in achieving the aims of the programme.
