From this term, schools must provide their pupils with access to independent careers guidance. While some people have expressed concerns about this new duty, I believe it presents an opportunity for schools to secure a careers service which meets their pupils’ particular needs. However, it also places a responsibility on schools to ensure that careers guidance is of the highest quality. Students are entitled to access independent and impartial advice so that they can find out about the full range of options.
To make informed decisions at each stage of their education, students need to know what is available, not just what their current school provides. Students becoming disengaged with education need to know about alternative paths.
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