The Sixth Form Bolton Accredited to the Matrix Standard

The Sixth Form Bolton has been accredited to the matrix Standard, demonstrating the high-quality careers advice and guidance they provide to the students. The Sixth Form Bolton is a centre of excellence for A Levels, Vocational A Levels and mixed programmes. They are the only specialist Sixth Form in the town and the largest provider of A Level studies in the borough. Their subject specialist teachers concentrate on programmes that are for 16-19-year-olds.

The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG), either as their sole purpose or as part of their service offering. Roger Chapman, Head of the matrix Service for The Growth Company said:

“This is a fantastic achievement for The Sixth Form Bolton, and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that at the heart of high-quality advice and support services are strong leadership, excellent service and a focus on continuous improvement, all underpinned by effective use of the resources available. The matrix Standard is designed to benchmark organisations against best practice in these areas. With their accreditation success, The Sixth Form Bolton is working to provide the best possible support to their clients.”

Commenting on the award, Jill Whitham, Head of Careers and Employability said:

“I am so proud of my team and the energy and passion they put into delivering high quality careers guidance to all of our students.  This award serves as confirmation of this and it has been lovely to receive such positive feedback, not just from our Matrix Assessor, but also from our students and key stakeholders.”

One external partner commented:

“[The Sixth Form] always proactively engage with us and show an enthusiastic willingness to not only share good practice but to get feedback and seek out ideas on how to improve their own practice”

A student from The Sixth Form commented:

“The Careers team are amazing! They always go above and beyond in the Information, Advice and Guidance support they give.”

For more information about the matrix Standard please visit www.matrixStandard.com.

About the matrix Standard

• The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG). Either as their sole purpose or as part of their service offering.

 • Any organisation which manages, administers and delivers an information, advice and/or guidance service to support individuals in their choice of career, learning, work or life goals can become accredited to the matrix Standard. It does not matter whether the service or services are delivered face-to-face, through training, learning, remotely, or through a website.

• Organisations that have benefited from working with the Standard include Training Providers, Universities, Further/ Higher Education Colleges, Schools and Academies, Sole Traders, Next Step Providers, Voluntary and Community Organisations and Private Businesses.

• The matrix Standard is owned by the Department for Education and is managed by The Growth Company on their behalf.