Careers advice

One-to-one and group personal guidance sessions.

Young person is aware of their options and able to make an informed decision.

They will receive a personalised careers action plan following one-to-one session.

Encourages social mobility by raising aspirations, motivation, confidence, and self-esteem.

Successful transition into education, employment, and training, not in education, employment, or training (NEET) prevention, and meeting RPA standards.

Up to eight interviews per day.

Group work (e.g. subject choices, post-16/18 options, introduction to careers, occupational talks, FE/HE progression routes).

Key messages and up-to-date relevant information.

An awareness of the world of work and career opportunities leading to better engagement.

Ensuring all pupils understand options and choices. 

Provides evidence of good practice for Ofsted. Supports positive progression into post-16 and post 18 options. Supports careers programme.

Up to four sessions per day.

Parents’ evenings and meetings covering subject choices, options, and pathways.

Encourages parental involvement. Personalised understanding of the range of options for students.

Increases links with community and encourages a holistic approach.

Minimum of half a day for parents’ events.

Attendance at careers fairs, higher education events, and/or employer events.

Opportunity to learn about options engaging with education, employers and training providers to raise aspirations.

Engagement and access to local labour market.  Supports Provider Access Legislation (PAL).

One day depending on the size of the group and preparation time.

Transition support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), vulnerable students, and/or students in alternative provision.

Tailored careers guidance to meet the needs of learners with a focus on chosen pathways, organisation of visits, complete applications and contribution to the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) as required.

Support students at review and transition meetings.

Successful transition for SEND students and those students at risk of disengaging/NEET prevention.

Tailored to individual needs.

Employability skills (eg applications, CVs, and preparing for assessment centres and interviews).

Young people are better prepared for the world of work and able to make informed and realistic career management choices.

Improved participation and destination measures.

Up to one day plus preparation.