Careers advice from local authorities hugely reduced. Now very much the responsibility of schools.
To read the “Uncertain Futures” document, published by the Institute of Career Guidance, click here.
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Work Experience
The Department for Education has published ( 16 December 2011) a new myth buster to help schools and colleges deliver high quality work experience. Although not keen on vocational education before age 16, there is need for work experience and careers advice.
The myth buster document: Work experience myth buster (248).
Education – maximising participation of 16-24 year olds
Click here to view the Government report “Building Engagement, Building Futures“. The strategy to maximise participation of 16-24 year olds in education, training and work. A response to the Wolf report and much more. It emphasises the need to promote careers in horticulture before children leave school. The emphasis is then on apprenticeships with backup work experience for those still needing English and Maths. Extension of compulsory education or training until 18 years old.