Ministers must take “urgent action” if they are to stop the continuing deterioration of careers guidance, MPs have said.
An investigation carried out by the Education Select Committee has concluded that the “quality and quantity of guidance for young people is deteriorating just when it is most needed”.
From September 2012, schools have been responsible for delivering impartial, independent and face-to-face careers advice to students in years 9 to 11 (plans to extend this to include year 8 students have recently been confirmed).
The change came after government cuts led to the closure of Connexions services. However, while the duty has transferred to schools, none of the estimated
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