New Parental Consent Process for School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Referrals

• Parent/Guardian Consent - Initial Discussion with their young person
• Head Start supports our school’s students to explore school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT) opportunities. Head Start requires parent or guardian consent to provide this service to students.
• SBATs combine secondary schooling with paid employment and training, and are open to students who are: 
• enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12 
• at least 15 years of age
• Australian citizens or permanent residents.
• Head Start staff are school employees. Your consent is required for Head Start staff to meet with your child and provide this service.
• If your young person is interested in exploring SBAT options, you will receive a consent and referral form via email. 
• Completing the form will allow your young person to access Head Start support and consider their SBAT opportunities.
• For more information about Head Start, visit vic.gov.au/headstart.