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STEM subject choice and career awareness
This month's briefing explains how schools and colleges can get support from the national strategy to increase the numbers of their students choosing science, technology, engineering and maths subjects and careers. It focuses on ways of improving information, advice and guidance for young people.
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Education and Skills Act, 2008
The new Education and Skills Act aims to ensure that the first young people to participate in learning compulsorily beyond 16 receive good quality IAG
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New Year Awards
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Linda Taylor, IAEVG General Secretary and former Chief Executive of Connexions South London has received an OBE in recognition of her contribution to the field of career guidance for young people.
Debbie Godwin of Greensward College, Hockley has been awarded the highly prestigious award of Careers Teacher of the Year by the Institute of Career Guidance (ICG). Debbie is the Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) for Careers Education and Guidance. She received her award from Mohammed Haroon, DCSF (Young People Directorate) - Choice and Opportunity. |
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Survey of schools for the new national qualification for careers co-ordinators
Questionnaires need to be returned by 11 February.
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The Joint Advisory Committee for Qualifications Approval (JACQA) begins its work
Another step in developing the new, simplified qualification routes for 14-19 year olds was taken in December with the establishment of JACQA, the Joint Advisory Committee for Qualifications Approval.
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DCSF Consultations
DCSF are consulting on a proposed new 'school report card' and on '21st-century schools: a world-class education for every child'. The closing date is 3 March.
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New ICG ‘school membership’ launched
A new category of ICG membership designed just for schools is now available, with a range of benefits to support schools in their delivery of CEIAG.
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Launch of the Diploma Support Programme IAG community
Read and contribute to the blogs and forums of the new Diploma Support Programme's IAG community.
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Higher Education accepting Diplomas
Of the UK institutions listed by UCAS as offering HE courses, the vast majority have written and provided a generic statement reflecting their position on accepting the Advanced Diploma as a route onto their undergraduate courses. This includes all of the Russell Group and 1994 Group universities, and all Million+ Group universities.
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Student Finance England launch - February 2009
Student Finance England will launch in February 2009 for students entering higher education for the first time from September 2009. The new service gives students a simple, easy to understand and flexible method of applying for student finance.
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DCSF STEM campaign
Jim Knight, Minister of State for Schools and Learners, explains the Department's campaign to promote STEM subjects and careers.
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'Challenging gender stereotypes about work' and 'Finding a Future'
YWCA is a charity which campaigns for better careers advice for the most disadvantaged girls and young women in England and Wales. Read their latest publications.
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Practitioner Guide to the Diploma
The Diploma Support Programme has published an online guide for practitioners.
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New online careers resources for young people
Several new websites have been launched or are about to launch that aim to inspire young people in their careers.
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ICT in CEG: Making it work
The second national IT in CEG conference will be held in York on 5-6 March 2009;
Click here for booking information:
www.careercompanion.co.uk/ictinceg
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Decisions at 18
This year's CRAC Decisions at 18 conference will be held from 31 March - 2 April 2009 at Lancaster University. Click here for booking information.
http://www.crac.org.uk/crac_new/Ideas_Exchange/
conferences/decisions_at_18_2009/index.asp
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Careers in the 21st Century
Developing Career Competencies for young people in FE
The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) are holding a series of free dissemination workshops at a number of regional venues during February and March.
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Using ICT Skills in Career Guidance
The University of East London and NICEC are inviting volunteers to pilot a short training programme on the use of ICT skills in career guidance.
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ACEG Annual Conference: 2-3 July 2009
'Career wellbeing: preparing young people for an uncertain future' is the title of the annual conference of the Association for Careers Education and Guidance.
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National Conference for CEG Advisers and Consultants
The 12th annual conference will take place on 19th and 20th November 2009.
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