Careers support for young people in England: quality matters
The quality of careers support for young people, teachers and parents matters. It matters because people should be able to expect person-centred services that are…
Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
What is CEIAG?
CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) is designed to prepare students for life in modern Britain by providing the knowledge, understanding, confidence and skills that they need to make informed choices and plans for their future learning and career.
What are the components?
The Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance package is delivered through two components – Careers Education and Career Guidance, both of which are underpinned by unbiased, impartial information.
Findings indicate that effective CEIAG is an extremely important component of school provision as it impacts upon students’ aspirations, achievement and therefore potentially their life chances and social mobility.
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