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Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Services

Provided by Careers Solutions

Contact details

Annette Hughes, Head of Universal Services - call 0161 245 4878 or email annette.hughes@careers-solutions.co.uk

Chris McClelland, Head of Targeted Services - call 0161 245 4741 or email chris.mcclelland@careers-solutions.co.uk

Since 2006-2010 across our delivery areas we have helped to reduce the level of school leavers who are NEET (not in education, employment or training) by 124% and the rate for participation in learning has increased by 13.5%.

What we offer

A range of high quality Careers Education Information, Advice and Guidance services delivered to young people in schools, colleges and other education settings with additional services also available to support school and college staff.

  • Careers Advice and Guidance - Structured interventions to enable pupils to make and implement well informed and realistic decisions about their career planning
  • Careers Information - Consultancy and training on how to access and use information for pupils
  • Labour Market Information - Products and services highlighting key trends and forecasts
  • Careers Education - Supporting delivery of high quality careers education, including Inspiring IAG
  • CPD - A range of courses from half day sessions to university qualifications
  • Data Management - High quality data to monitor progressions and support strategic planning
  • Engaging with Learning - Personal support for disengaged young people
  • Motivational Activities - Raising attainment and engagement
  • Gifted and Talented - Targeted support to raise aspirations and develop high achievers
  • Enhanced Services to parents - Supporting parental engagement in young people’s career decisions.

Delivery method

Careers Solutions has a proven track record of engaging and supporting all pupils to raise their aspirations and attainment to achieve their full potential. Our highly experienced and trained staff deliver services in a responsive and flexible way, both in school settings and from outreach venues.

Benefits

We can help you:

  • Meet the requirements of the Education Act 2011 that states that schools have a duty to secure independent and impartial careers guidance for Years 9-11, and provide information on post 16 careers, education and training options including Apprenticeships
  • Contribute to Government policy on raising the participation age (RPA) so that young people stay in full-time education, such as school, college or home education; or work-based learning, such as an Apprenticeship up to age 18
  • Provide a clear, outcome-based measure of your effectiveness. Data on progression provided by the destinations measure will provide clear and comparable information on your success in helping young people progress to a positive destination.

Further Information

All of our services have been developed to allow for flexibility. They have been costed in a way that allows delivery to be specified or packaged in a variety of ways to suit your individual needs. Together with the services above, we offer a range of bespoke activities to develop enterprising behaviour and employability skills. We are also working closely with the Skills Funding Agency to develop and implement the new National Careers Service.

Interested?

If you would like to discuss your requirements contact: