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Goodbye Compass, Hello Compass+ | CEC Resource Directory

From September, all Compass users will move to Compass+, a more stable and scalable platform that supports evaluating, managing and reporting on your careers provision.
The migration from Compass to Compass+ marks the first stage in our journey to enhance your experience using our digital products.
For existing Compass+ users, it’s business as usual. For Compass users, we’re delighted to welcome you to Compass+.

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Compass+ Updates and Developments – Compass+ Help Centre

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The Asda Leaders programme is a high-impact, real-world programme that

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An one day in-person event where creatives, pros and academics come together to discuss the lastest developments in post production. Come for a chance to connect, learn and get inspired through masterclasses, networking and panel sessions.

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MO:DE is where the future of motion design is negotiated in real time.

A two-day, industry facing festival at the intersection of animation, design and emerging creative technologies. A living canvas where creatives collide in the stratosphere of moving image, igniting the conversations that shape what comes next.

Join us 18 - 19 June 2026, at Ravensbourne University, London.

MO:DE attracts over 600 attendees from leading studios, emerging talent, and educators. With studio-led talks, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities.

MO:DE isn’t observing change. It’s where change is happening.

MO:DE began with a simple belief: when grassroots creativity meets industry leaders, the whole field moves forward.

Built on collaboration, MO:DE creates a space where studio founders, freelancers, technologists, educators and emerging talent connect as equals. Since 2023, speakers from leading studios including Ditroit, Alice Isaac, Golden Wolf, Art & Graft and Builders Club have taken the stage at Ravensbourne University London.

We champion diversity, accessibility and new perspectives to inspire change and evolution in motion design and creative technology.

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Law Firm Brown Jacobson have recently launched their new Employability Hub as part of their social value activity.

The hub is aimed at school students, teachers and parents, those in further education and anyone interested in a career in law.

The Employability Hub provides access to a growing library of virtual workshops, including:

Interview masterclass

Commercial awareness masterclass

Introduction to law

A collection of videos from current apprentices and trainee solicitors

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Careers Impact internal leadership review A new approach to driving impact across careers education. Read more about internal leadership reviews below or get started in Compass or Compass+ now.

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How do I apply?

When you find a vacancy that you wish to apply for, click the 'Apply now' button. You'll be offered the choice of applying using your LinkedIn profile or alternatively, you can upload your CV to your application.

You'll receive an email acknowledging your application and one of our dedicated team will review your application personally.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you encounter any accessibility challenges during your online application, please let us know by contacting: yourfuture@edfenergy.com and one of the recruitment team will be in touch.

Are there any issues applying for roles using an iCloud email address?

We've identified some infrequent issues when applicants apply via an iCloud email address. To ensure you receive all communications, we recommend using an alternative email provider to apply for roles where possible.

I wanted to apply for a position I saw, but it's not listed anymore - can I still apply?

All of our Early Careers roles do have a closing date listed, however, occasionally, we may close roles early if we reach our application numbers. If you're interested in a vacancy which has closed, please contact: yourfuture@edfenergy.com and the team will help you. You can also register your interest on our careers site, so that you get notified of any future roles which may suit your requirements.

How can I check the status of my application?

We always respond to applications as soon as possible, and we will aim to update you on progress within 7 working days, however, you can also monitor progress on your application through your EDF profile on the careers site, or by emailing us for an update at: yourfuture@edfenergy.com.

Who can I contact for feedback on my application?

Due to the high number of applications that we receive, we're unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who are not successful at application or online testing stage. After online testing, you'll receive a personalised feedback report, which will guide you on your areas of strength and areas of development for the future. If you have any questions, or would like feedback following other stages of the process, please contact us at: yourfuture@edfenergy.com

Do you accept speculative applications?

Instead of accepting speculative CVs, we advise you to register your details on our careers website and set up alerts for future opportunities which will be relevant to you.

What do you do with my personal details?

At EDF, we respect your privacy and value the trust you put in us when you share your personal details with us. Find more information on what data we collect and why we collect this data from you:EDF privacy and cookie policy.

Who do I contact for queries about Graduate Programmes, Industrial Placements, Apprenticeships or Work Experience opportunities?

For Graduate, 12-month Placement and Apprentice queries, please contact the Early Careers Recruitment Team at: YourFuture@edfenergy.com. If you're interested in work experience, we offer virtual work experience, which you can access here Virtual Work Experience.

I'm a Recruitment Consultant, how can I work with EDF?

We don't use Recruitment Agencies for Early Careers recruitment. For Experienced Hire recruitment, we operate a preferred supplier list for recruitment agencies and are unable to accept unsolicited or speculative applications from suppliers not on the list. Please contact us to find out more here: AgencyQueries@edfenergy.com.

As part of our recruitment process, it is essential that you have the right to work in the UK. During your onboarding, we will ask you to complete a right to work check, which may be conducted either virtually or in person, depending on your documentation. We will inform you of the specific process when we begin onboarding.

For all our Early Careers programmes, if you meet our role requirements at application review, we'll take you through to the next part of the process. The next stage is a test that will focus on your natural skills and behaviours. This will come from a company called Arctic Shores. Keep an eye on your inbox and remember to check your spam/junk folder too as they may pop in there!

If you pass our testing, you'll move on to our video interview. This is a one-way video interview, where we will ask you a series of scenario-based questions for you to respond to.

Almost there! Following the video interview, we will get in contact with you (usually within 3 weeks) to let you know if you have been successful at moving onto the next stage or not. The next stage will be an assessment centre or face-to-face interview, depending on the programme you have applied for. You can find out more about each stage of our assessment process on the EDF Careers site. The whole process usually takes 6-8 weeks and we'll be in touch throughout.

How does the interview process work?

Interviews are designed to measure the skills and behaviours required to be successful in each of the programmes we offer. All candidates are assessed against the same set of skills and behaviours to ensure fairness and these are specific to the role that's been applied to.

Our face-to-face interviews are carried out by Hiring Managers, Recruiters, and HR colleagues from across the business and these can be done virtually or in person.

These are done as a standalone interview for our Industrial Placement programmes, but for Graduate and Apprentice programmes, they form part of the assessment centre day.

What happens at an assessment centre?

If you're invited to an assessment centre, the recruitment team will let you know what to expect. Our assessment days will involve several different exercises, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate all the different skills and behaviours that are important to the programme you have applied for.

Our assessment centres are usually done virtually, but you will be advised of this when you receive your invitation. We will also send you more information about what to expect on the day when we invite you to the assessment centre.

What to wear for my interview?

At EDF, most people wear smart casual attire. However, interviewees usually dress in business-wear. A good example of this is a clean and ironed shirt with smart trousers/skirt or suit and smart shoes. This is just as important for a video interview as it is when meeting us face-to-face.

What is the dress code?

For site and remote technical roles you'll be provided with a uniform and necessary PPE. Otherwise, our employees are expected to dress appropriately for the environment in which they work.

When will I hear the outcome?

We know you'll be keen to hear the outcome of your interview or assessment centre, so we will always aim to update you within 7 days of an assessment centre or within 7 days of our final interview taking place.

How do I tell you about any adjustments required in respect of a disability?

We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you encounter any accessibility challenges during your online application, or you require any adjustments or support during the selection process, please let us know by contacting: yourfuture@edfenergy.com.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities, which means that if you meet the minimum criteria for the opportunity and you share your disability with us, you will automatically progress to the video interview stage of our selection process.

I have just finished School / College and don't have any work experience - can I still apply to EDF?

Yes, we don't require you to have any previous work experience for our Early Careers programmes. You can find out more about all of the programmes we offer on our early careers page.

Who do I contact for queries about Graduate Programmes, Industrial Placements, Apprenticeships or Work Experience opportunities?

Please contact our Early Careers Recruitment Team here: YourFuture@edfenergy.com

We're aware that a number of employment scams have targeted EDF recently and we take this very seriously. If you receive something that looks suspicious please don't respond or click on any links or attachments. You can report any suspicious communications to us by emailing fraud@edfenergy.com.

To help you remain vigilant, please note the following:

Our Recruitment Team will only use an official EDF email address to contact you.

EDF will never request financial information or payments during the recruitment process.

You can apply for all EDF job opportunities on our company website.

You should never disclose any personal information (national insurance number, date of birth, bank account details, address) or make payments to an unknown party.

If you live in the UK and believe that you're a victim of identity fraud please visit:ICO: Identity theft.

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Meet the Employer - Amazing Apprenticeships

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Go behind the scenes and meet some amazing apprenticeship employers. Meet the Employer allows you to discover what life as an apprentice is like with some of the world’s best-known employers.

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Uptree offer a free careers programme for students aged 14-21 to help them get started on the road to professional success.

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Uptree is the professional network connecting young people with the world of work and helping employers to reach young, diverse talent."

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DRAFT Provider Access Policy Jan 2023.docx

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Pathways and Options (Talentino Resources)

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Pathways and Options (Talentino Resources)

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The SEND in Mainstream Toolkit | CEC Resource Directory

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equalex for SEND: Resources from IncludED Careers

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equalex for SEND: Resources from IncludED Careers

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IncludED was founded by a SEND Career and education specialist with extensive experience across special schools, mainstream, FE and careers hubs. Our mission is to provide practical, inclusive resources, training, and employer partnerships that make careers education more accessible, engaging, and impactful.

We work with schools, colleges, local authorities, combined authorities, and employers to design tailored programmes that support every learner to build confidence, skills, and aspirations for adulthood.

IncludED have created a series of resources to support equalex including;

equalex Planning Grid (Free Resource): A curriculum tool breaking down equalex learner outcomes into simple, inclusive objectives with ready-to-use activity ideas for SEND learners.

equalex Employer Resource: A practical guide for employers to align placements and workplace activities with equalex, ensuring young people with SEND can evidence skills and progress.

equalex Special School Resource: A SEND-friendly framework with activity suggestions and progression pathways to help schools confidently deliver equalex across all key stages.

For more information about and resources to support strategic implementation of workplace experiences across the curriculum throughout secondary education, including the learning outcomes and objectives framework click

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Key information - Provider Access Legislation (PAL)

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Making it Meaningful in Practice: Benchmark 7

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Making it Meaningful in Practice: Benchmark 7

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Resources Archive - Amazing Apprenticeships

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Compass evaluation questions for schools

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Compass evaluation questions for schools

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Compass evaluation questions for specialist settings

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Compass evaluation questions for specialist settings

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Understanding how to embed careers in the curriculum

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Understanding how to embed careers in the curriculum

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This resource helps Careers Leaders to embed careers in the curriculum by supporting teaching staff.

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Fully funded, flexible training - designed to support the growth of Careers Leaders at all levels.

Our training courses provide a huge opportunity for you as a Careers Leader to accelerate your school, special school or college towards achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Over 3,900 Careers Leaders have completed our fully funded, flexible training, and are using it to improve and  develop their careers programmes .

Whether you're experienced or new to the role, there's a training course to help you inspire young people to find their next best step.

The benefits

Careers Leader training comes at no cost to you or your institution

Bursary awarded on completion of face-to-face courses*

The training connects you with fellow Careers Leaders

Institutions with a trained Careers Leader make faster and more progress towards achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks

97% of Careers Leaders felt more confident in implementing strategic careers plans following the training

Read real-world testimonials from Careers Leaders who have undertaken the training through CEC, and our partner providers.

Get started in three simple steps:
Step 1: Choose a provider
Explore our training providers to decide which course and provider are right for you. Check out our comparison guide to find the right training provider for you.
Step 2: Register
Once you know which course and training provider you wish to enrol with you can register through our .
Step 3: Complete our Careers Leader induction
While you wait for your course to start, our free Careers Leader induction will give you the base level knowledge you need to hit the ground running with your funded training. You can find this course, and other online learning for Careers Leaders on The Careers & Enterprise Academy, the new online home of careers leadership.

Any questions?

If you have any queries that you can't find the answers to, you can book a short, informal call with one of our advisers or email us at: careersleaders@careersandenterprise.co.uk
*No bursary awarded for Distanced Learning course, all other courses £500.

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Our training courses help Careers Leaders understand their role and develop the skills required to strategically embed a careers programme in their school or college.

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Careers Impact internal leadership review

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Examples of good practice - Access to schools for education and training providers

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Examples of good practice - Access to schools for education and training providers

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Example Provider Access Policy Statement

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Example Provider Access Policy Statement

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Deliver your school, special school or college's careers provision.

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Find out about University Technical Colleges and where to find them

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Find out about University Technical Colleges and where to find them

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Discover how Baker Dearing Trust champions University Technical Colleges, offering innovative education for future leaders

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The Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit for Schools, Special Schools and Alternative Provisions provides practical information and guidance on the updated Gatsby Benchmarks

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CEC Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit - Schools, Special Schools and Alternative Provisions

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CEC Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit - Schools, Special Schools and Alternative Provisions

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The Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit for Colleges and ITPs provides practical information and guidance on the updated Gatsby Benchmarks.

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CEC Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit - Colleges and ITPs

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CEC Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit - Colleges and ITPs

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Understanding how to embed progressive work experiences

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Understanding how to embed progressive work experiences

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Webinar: Understanding the work experience guarantee: an overview for educators

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Webinar: Understanding the work experience guarantee: an overview for educators

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Understanding the work experience guarantee: an overview for educators

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How can employers and EAs better support your school?

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How can employers and EAs better support your school?

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Ask employers you work with to complete the CEC's free online Self-assessment so they can see what areas they could improve on.

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Powerful insight and analysis to help you learn, improve, prioritise and compare your results with industry leaders

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Includes helpful information about jobs and career opportunities in London as well as information about local education and training provision.

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Explore the world of work. Make your study choices. Write your CV and prepare for interview. Apply for apprenticeships, courses and work experience.

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The new online home of careers leadership for Careers Leaders and all those who work with them to plan and deliver strategic, progressive careers programmes.

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The Careers & Enterprise Academy is the new online home of careers leadership for Careers Leaders and all those who work with them to plan and deliver strategic, progressive careers programmes.

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A step-by-step guide for preparing for and completing an ILR

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Careers Hub Training and Events for CLs, teachers and students

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Careers Hub Training and Events for CLs, teachers and students

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Explore the range of training and events available via the hub to enhance your understanding of careers.

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Compass Evaluations - Completion Guidance

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Compass Evaluations - Completion Guidance

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The Compass evaluation is undergoing a series of updates in response to the updated Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance. Three new Compass evaluations will be available on Compass+ and Compass in early November 2025.

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Compass Evaluation | CEC Resource Directory

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Good Career Guidance - The next 10 years

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Good Career Guidance - The next 10 years

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Summary of updates to the Gatsby benchmarks.

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Provider Access Legislation School Overview Document

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Provider Access Legislation School Overview Document

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Careers guidance and access for education and training providers

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Careers guidance and access for education and training providers

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Careers guidance and access for education and training providers

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Updated Statutory Guidance for careers and access

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Updated Statutory Guidance for careers and access

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So the long awaited updated guidance has finally landed. This blog is to highlight what I feel are the key points a fuller examination of differences in what schools need to do to comply will follow in a while.

1. SLT & Governors are expected to have more of an interest and 'hands on' supportive role (if you have more time there is more detail below)

2. Quality Assurance & Accountability are built into the new guidance

3. The role of 1-2-1 careers guidance by qualified professionals is strongly prevalent along with the purpose and nature of the careers meeting/interview

4. The role of parents and carers and how schools can engage and open dialogues that support pupils.

5. More attention the need for individualised support for all and especially SEND & disadvantaged pupils

6. A signal the the Curriculum Review will support embedding careers in the curriculum (this is how I read the comments in the section on GB4)

7. A larger role for Labour Market Information (LMI)

8. Work Experience - The Government is planning to introduce 2 weeks work experience for all :-

1 week of 'experiences' in years 7-9 such as work shadowing, multi day visits which include tasks or projects or in person or virtual tours or demonstrations and

one week's (aka 5 days) worth of placement in years 10 &11 The placements can be with more than 1 provider and can be taken either as a block or in several 'chunks' at any point in KS4. This should in person but in exceptional circumstances may be virtual.

Grab a cuppa and have a read through some of the other interesting points

It starts off well by explaining that careers guidance is valuable to young people and helps them to:-

make informed choices about their futures, so they can develop their interests and potential, and follow the path that is right for them to progress into work

break down barriers to opportunity

improve skills needed for success in work

improve national productivity and grow the economy

It then goes on to say why and how it will achieve improvement

The government's vision for careers guidance is to improve careers advice in schools and colleges and to guarantee 2 weeks' worth of work experience for every young person.

To support this, DfE is funding:

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) to support schools and colleges to develop careers programmes in line with their careers requirements and the Gatsby Benchmarks

National Careers Service to provide free, impartial careers information, advice and guidance to students, parents and teachers through a website, web chat service and telephone helpline

That last bit worried me a tad until I read on ... Was it signalling for NCS to provide a remote service rather than schools providing face to face services? I think not as it goes on to say, and please flag this up to your SLT.

DfE expects headteachers, principals and governing boards to:

This allows for high-quality, progressive careers programmes that help all learners acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve and thrive.

There are no changes to the careers legislative framework since the last update. The associated duties and equivalent requirements in funding agreements continue to rest with schools and colleges.

The statutory guidance has been updated to reflect the government's policy priorities. Changes include:

an overview of the changes to the Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance following extensive research led by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation

detailed information on the amendments to the descriptive and measurable elements of the 8 benchmarks

DfE's expectations of what schools, colleges and ITPs should do to meet the updated benchmarks

preparing for the future introduction of a guarantee of 2 weeks' worth of work experience for every young person

signposting and links to resources, support and further information

It should be noted that all schools are expected to use and work towards meeting the updated Gatsby Benchmarks and that the Government sees them as a backbone of how they will improve CEIAG.

A few pages follow about the resources available mainly via Government bodies

Then thankfully it clearly says:-

Careers advisers can support young people to make informed choices by providing insights into all the different routes, including:

Institutions should ensure the quality assurance and continuous improvement of their careers programmes. This should form part of their careers programme planning and include regular evaluation from stakeholders, including learners, parents and employers, alongside reviewing progression data.

There is a fair bit on quality and accountability which briefly alludes to:-

The role of Ofsted, controversial though it may be is underlined here where it is pointed out that Ofsted MUST comment on CEIAG and has an obligation to highlight where provision is lacking.

The role of destination data in tracking quality and the requirement for schools to maintain good contact with their LA who compile performance tables.

The Careers Impact Review System is part of Compass and Compass+ and can be undertaken free of charge however it then goes on to strongly recommend the Quality in Careers Standard which externally assesses the careers programme and supports continual improvement.

Colleges are required to hold the Matrix Standard

Much more is made of the role of SLT and the Governors in this update. It's key to flag this up to your line manager and the Governors. The following quotes from the guidance make it clear and I make no apology for repeating it as it's a key change in the language used:-

DfE expects headteachers, principals and governing boards to:

You may remember that I put together a 2 side synopsis of the role of SLT in careers after the update to the benchmarks. You'll find it here

With regards to the Governors, as has always been good practice, the role is oversee the delivery of careers and ensure that it meets the statutory requirements. They should also hold the SLT to account if it is falling short.

Every school and college should have a member of their governing body, often called a link governor who takes a strategic interest in careers education and guidance and encourages employer engagement.

The governing body should provide clear advice and guidance to the school or college leader on which they can base a strategic careers plan which meets the legal or contractual requirements of the school or college. The plan should:

be developed in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks

be informed by the requirements and expectations set out in this document

show how the careers programme will be implemented

show how its impact will be measured

The governing body must make sure that independent careers guidance is provided to:

They should support and approve the PAL statement

Have a role in resolving complaints about the school's career programme

2 encounters that are mandatory for all pupils to attend that take place any time during year 8 or between 1 September and 28 February during year 9

2 encounters that are mandatory for all pupils to attend that take place any time during year 10 or between 1 September and 28 February during year 11

2 encounters that are mandatory for the school to put on, but optional for pupils to attend, to take place any time during year 12 or between 1 September and 28 February during year 13

Has not changed in that schools must as a minimum deliver

the provider (who they are)

the approved technical education qualifications or apprenticeships that the provider offers

the careers those technical education qualifications or apprenticeships might lead to

what learning or training with the provider is like

should also answer questions from pupils

Providers must deliver information about their offer:-

The requirement to put a PAL statement on the school website has not changed, nor has the requirement for it to be approved and supported by the Governors.

I'm going to take a break here as my eyes are going all funny after skim reading and then reading in more depth 74 pages of Government Officialeze (yes I know it's not a word but it's the best I could come up with to summarise how I feel after reading it all.) I will be following up with more in depth views of the changes in the GB sections. So keep an eye out.

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Updated Statutory Guidance for careers and access

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This interactive checklist will support you to think about the Careers provision you have within your SEND setting.

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SEND Careers Health Checklist | CEC Resource Directory

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The Black Country Careers Hub have developed a number of resources to support those working with young people with SEND in the different settings. Many of these resources are featured in the My Skills My Future programme

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This checklist is designed to help you improve and develop your engagement with parents when planning and delivering your careers programme.

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This 6-minute film (with British Sign Language interpretation) follows the inspirational stories of apprentices with learning differences, disabilities and health conditions.

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This Is My Story Film | CEC Resource Directory

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This is my StoryYou can view the main ‘This is my story’ film and the 6 apprentices’ case study films, along with supporting resources, on the Amazing Apprenticeships website accessed via the button above. The film (with British Sign Language interpretation) was launched at an exclusive event at the BBC, where the amazing apprentices who featured in the film, their families, employers and training providers, joined to celebrate the film’s first screening.

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Personal Education Plans with Careers for Looked After Children

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Personal Education Plans with Careers for Looked After Children

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Looked After Children (Children in Care): Careers in Personal Education Plan | CEC Resource Directory

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Personal Education Plan in CareersThe West of England CA created resources to enhance the Personal Education Plan (PEP) for Looked After Children. It included participation in career related learning and exploration of career plans to improve access to careers support that meets their needs and helps these young people achieve their best next step.

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Resources to support PRE/NEET

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Tackling NEET Toolkit | CEC Resource Directory

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Tackling NEET Toolkit In this toolkit, you will find various resources. Each one has a description below. Resources are accessed via the links in descriptors or the buttons above. Video: Understanding the risks to Early School Leaving/NEET - A 3-minute video introducing a holistic model for understanding the risks to NEET

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A sensory pack of career lesson ideas for PMLD Learners for them to explore the world of work.

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PMLD World of Work Lesson Ideas | CEC Resource Directory

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ResourceThe suite of lesson ideas focuses on the experience gained through completing activities as opposed to the “end product” that is produced. It focuses upon developing children’s communication, engagement and experiences of the world of work.It is important to enable pupils with PMLD to learn to use all their senses for learning and so stimulating them is a useful and fun thing to do through the sensory suite of world of work lesson ideas.

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Auditing and planning tools for SEND career provision in mainstream

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Auditing and planning tools for SEND career provision in mainstream

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Developed by Black Country Careers Hub. Here are three resources to support a mainstream setting to audit their careers offer for SEND pupils. Create a SWOT analysis based on the audit, then plan pupil centred interventions to meet the needs of individual pupils

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Auditing and planning tools for SEND career provision in mainstream | CEC Resource Directory

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Planning Tools1. - Mainstream SEND Career Provision Audit Tool - For the CL and SENCO to work through together - 9 steps to audit your current provision. Key questions to audit how inclusive your provision is, all of which is linked to the Gatsby Benchmarks and the SEND Code of practice .

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These posters show potential pathways for young people at the age of 16.  Developed with the support of the Birmingham SEND Careers Hub the posters are relevant for those typically not likely to take GCSE (Career Group 1) and those typically likely (Career Group 2).

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Pathways Posters - My Skills My Future | CEC Resource Directory

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This programme has been collated from resources across our partners and network to support young people with SEND under the 2 groups identified in the SEND toolkit. It contains lessons around employability skill development , employer projects and engagement videos all to support young people in the…

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Bitesize and full videos available on a range of Compass+ features.

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The Maturity Model - Schools & Special Schools PDF

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The Maturity Model - Schools & Special Schools PDF

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How to create a strategic plan with the ILR

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How to create a strategic plan with the ILR

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A flexible PowerPoint presentation to introduce careers and education options to parents from Year 7 onwards.

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Parental Engagement: Parents Careers Presentation | CEC Resource Directory

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ResourceThis activity supports the following recommendations for good parental engagement:

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Resources for getting started with Parental Engagement

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Resources for getting started with Parental Engagement

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Parental Engagement: Getting Started | CEC Resource Directory

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To ensure the time you invest is as impactful as possible, we have developed two online courses, designed in partnership with Causeway Education, supporting you to equip parents to have effective career conversations with their children. Each course should take approximately 1 hour and will provide you with the inspiration, templates and structures you need.

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Understanding how to create a strategic careers plan | CEC Resource Directory

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Understanding how to create a strategic careers plan This resource is part of a comprehensive set of guidance designed to help you:Establish a sustainable and strategic approach to careers leadershipDevelop a progressive and responsive careers provision that meets the needs of all learnersEvaluate your careers provision and plan for impact

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So, you want to learn more about getting started as a Careers Leader - well, you've come to the right place. While you'll find that most of the resources on this site have been developed to help you, the following information is specifically designed to support your role in shaping and implementing a career's programme in your school, special school or college.