Careers Education in Schools: Impartial and Independent Advice and Guidance (Manchester)

This conference is a collaboration between Westminster Briefing and the partners behind the Cegnet site: ACEG, ICG and Babcock.

The Context:

There have been significant changes in the careers information advice and guidance, with schools having a new duty, in the Education Bill, expected to receive the Royal Assent in December, to provide independent advice to pupils in secondary schools. The “Hughes Report” (Report to the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister from the Advocate for Access to Education) makes a number of recommendations about the role of schools in the provision of careers advice and guidance at both primary and secondary level.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

• Dr Deirdre Hughes, Immediate Past President of ICG
• David Andrews, CEG Consultant and Trainer
• Professor Jenny Bimrose, Professorial Fellow,Institute for Employment Research
• Ron Newey, Associate, NCSL
• Andrea Cowans, Learner Support Manager, 14-19 Service, Leeds City Council
• Nicki Moore, Senior Researcher, International Centre for Guidance Studies, Uni of Derby
• Chris Waterman, Editor, Children's Services Weekly

The Issues:

Engaging with the panel of experts, key issues to be addressed at this Policy and Practice Briefing include:

• The implications of the proposals in the Education Bill for secondary schools & colleges
• The content and recommendations of the Hughes Report
• The key responsibilities of secondary schools in providing careers education and guidance
• Funding the provision of careers education and guidance
• Working in partnership with national and local partners to meet the needs of young people
• Managing careers work in schools: curriculum content and quality assurance
• Securing independent & impartial advice and guidance and assuring the quality
• Engaging local employers in careers education
• Destination measures – understanding the implications

Objectives and Outcomes:

The morning ‘Current and Future Policy’ session will provide delegates with a clear understanding of the new duties on schools set out in the Education Bill. They will be given a clear picture of the support available to schools, nationally and locally, through CEGNET, specialist advisers and other key partners.

The afternoon ‘Policy into Practice’session will allow participants to examine case studies of how to organise and deliver high quality education and guidance. Delegates will leave with practical advice on how to improve aspects of working practice.

Additionally, in the afternoon there will be a unique session entitled “Careers Market Place Session”which will allow delegates to meet a range of careers service providers to discuss the products and services they can offer. If you wish have a stand at this event, please contact Claire Nix at Babcock Education and Training Claire.Nix@babcock.co.uk

Who Should Attend:

Delegates will be drawn from a wide range of stakeholders. These will include: careers advice providers (the Connexions service, private and third sector organisations), local authorities, schools, colleges, universities, professional bodies, employers, charities and relevant central Government departments.