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This month’s briefing is an update for IAG practitioners on changes to GCSE and A level. It also includes information about the new extended project at level 3.
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Support programmes for CEIAG
The second briefing this month is an update on sources of support for schools and colleges implementing improvements to CEIAG in the new secondary curriculum and 14-19 reforms.
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Beverley Hughes, the Minister of State for Children, Young People and Families has retained the responsibility for young people’s information, advice and guidance following the Government reshuffle earlier this month |
Schools Ministers have announced that Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE) will become a compulsory part of the curriculum from Key Stage 1 to 4 (ages 5 to 16). The press release has more information: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0235 |
The Government has accepted in full the recommendations of the National Council for Educational Excellence to strengthen the links that schools have with higher education and business. The recommendations highlight the need for significant improvements in the IAG provided in schools. Download the report here:
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/ncee/ |
The Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL) and the Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) have been merged to form the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS). The website has more information: http://www.lsis.org.uk/LSISHome.aspx |
The closing date for the third 14-19 Gateway process is Wednesday 26th November by 5 pm. The main DCSF Gateway 3 webpage has more information: To go to the website click here
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Ofsted is conducting two surveys of particular relevance to the CEIAG community this year – one on Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and the other on Economic Wellbeing. Field work visits to local authorities and a range of providers are taking place during autumn 2008 and spring 2009. |
The Training and Development Agency (TDA) is in the early stages of taking forward work on enhancing support for the delivery of careers education and guidance in schools in the context of the widening pathways for learners at 14-19. As an initial step, the TDA is planning to convene a meeting of about 20 experienced careers co-ordinators to discuss effective ways to improve CE/IAG, including within school clusters. |
The DCSF is about to commission a study into how young people in year 7 are starting to form their views about their future educational and careers options. Young people in year 7 during 2008-09 are the first cohort that will be required to participate under the Raising Participation Age (RPA) arrangements in 2013. This research will involve exploring their decision making process and what the key influencing factors are on them. |
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DCSF publishes its 14-19 reforms delivery plan
Delivering 14-19 Reform: Next Steps presents a clear picture of the overall 14 to 19 reform programme in terms of progress to date; further developments since 2005; and the Department’s wider objectives for every child aged 0 to 19 and beyond as set out in the Children’s Plan.
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National consultancy and support for economic wellbeing and IAG
A comprehensive support structure is now in place to help schools, colleges and 14-19 partnerships improve learning for economic wellbeing and information, advice and guidance for young people.
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Ofsted consultation on indicators of pupils’ wellbeing
This consultation seeks views on proposals for the development of strong school-level indicators of pupils’ well-being. It is a major opportunity for professional associations, local authorities and schools to influence the development of indicators relevant to careers education and IAG.
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Apprenticeships: the continuing story
The September briefing updated practitioners on developments in Apprenticeships. The Skills Commission has announced its Apprenticeships Inquiry.
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Student Finance England
Student Finance Direct will be renamed Student Finance England in autumn 2008. Student Finance England will help new students work out the financial support they’ll get, apply for finance and keep track of their payments.
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Sector Skills Council IAG Network Newsletter
The SSC’s IAG Network is about to launch a regular newsletter.
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Professional development for teachers of the new 14–19 diploma
The SSC’s IAG Network is about to launch a regular newsletter.
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What Works Well
What works well is a growing database of case-led studies which describe learning improvement. It's the place where careers co-ordinators can share real studies which have improved young people’s career learning.
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Careers leaders research
The DCSF-funded research into a qualification for careers leaders (co-ordinators) led by NFER in association with CRAC/NICEC is underway.
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Recommendations of the National Student Forum
This month, the National Student Forum (NSF) presented its first report to the new Minister for Students, Lord Tony Young. The recommendations focus on a number of themes, including student finance and information advice and guidance (IAG).
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Towards Expansive Apprenticeships
‘Towards Expansive Apprenticeships’ is one of two new commentaries by the Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP) arising from their research work.
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Bill Law’s careers work café
Bill Law is probably the most original and influential thinker in the UK writing about careers work in schools now and in the last thirty years.
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STEM Directories
The 2008-09 STEM directories are a plentiful source of enrichment and enhancement activities for schools and colleges across the UK. (STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.) Three separate, hard copy directories have been produced and launched in September 2008 to serve the needs of science, mathematics and design and technology teachers across the UK.
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Special Educational Needs (SEN) – A guide for parents and carers (Revised 2008)
This is a guide for parents and carers on what the SEN Code of Practice says.
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Sex and Power 2008
The Equality and Human Right’s Commission Sex and Power report surveys women in positions of power and influence.
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Implementing 14-19 Reforms: an evaluation of progress
Schools and local authorities are making good progress in implementing the 14 to 19 changes according to Ofsted but they need to make the choices on offer to young people clearer.
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Practitioners’ Guide
Stocks of a Practitioners’ Guide to help teachers, tutors and advisers make the most of Which way now? and It's your choice are now at Prolog for distribution.
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Increasing HE Participation
The Sutton Trust has published its report on Increasing HE participation amongst disadvantaged young people and schools in poor communities
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11 Million Takeover Day
On 7th November 2008, young people have the chance to take over an organisation for the day! To find out more about this citizenship initiative with a careers angle and how your school can get involved, click here.
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Decisions at 18
CRAC's annual Decisions at 18 conference will run from 31 March to 2 April 2009 at Lancaster University. Click here for further information and to book.
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