For the past few years, careers guidance in schools has often been criticised as being inadequate but, having been given an even higher priority in school inspections by Ofsted since September 2013, it is a part of school life that can’t be ignored.
With a huge number of career options to inform young people about, pressure to encourage entry into STEM subjects, pressure on students to go to university despite mounting tuition fees – not to mention budget constraints in schools – advising on careers is challenging, yet more vital than ever.
The latest guidance from the Department for Education (DfE), issued last year (see box below), emphasises the importance of high-quality, independent careers advice in helping young people to emerge from school fully rounded and ready for the world of work.
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