Ofsted finds career guidance in schools insufficient
10 September 2013
A report published by schools inspectorate Ofsted today finds that the arrangements for careers guidance in schools are not working well enough.
Tue, 10 Sep 2013A report published by schools inspectorate Ofsted today finds that the arrangements for careers guidance in schools are not working well enough.
Three-quarters of the schools visited for the survey were not implementing their duty to provide impartial careers advice effectively, it found, also noting that the National Careers Service, launched in 2012 is not promoted well enough and there is a lack of employer engagement in schools.
Commenting on the report’s findings, the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) head of skills and policy campaigns Katerina Rudiger says: “This is why, as part of the CIPD Learning to Work programme, we are encouraging HR professionals to volunteer to help young people bridge the gap between education and work.
“HR professionals are particularly well placed to help young people with their employability skills and it’s in employers’ interest to ensure that those leaving education are well prepared and excited about their future careers.”
The full survey Going in the right direction? Careers guidance in schools from September 2012 is available online via the Ofsted website.
Three-quarters of the schools visited for the survey were not implementing their duty to provide impartial careers advice effectively, it found, also noting that the National Careers Service, launched in 2012 is not promoted well enough and there is a lack of employer engagement in schools.
Commenting on the report’s findings, the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) head of skills and policy campaigns Katerina Rudiger says: “This is why, as part of the CIPD Learning to Work programme, we are encouraging HR professionals to volunteer to help young people bridge the gap between education and work.
“HR professionals are particularly well placed to help young people with their employability skills and it’s in employers’ interest to ensure that those leaving education are well prepared and excited about their future careers.”
The full survey Going in the right direction? Careers guidance in schools from September 2012 is available online via the Ofsted website.
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