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Debbie Lloyd Head of Relationship Team South East (Thames Gateway) South East (Thames Gateway) National Careers Service - “Next Steps” Skills Funding Agency. Vision . National Careers Service that is for the long term and at the heart of the system
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Debbie Lloyd Head of Relationship Team South East (Thames Gateway) • South East (Thames Gateway) National Careers Service - “Next Steps” Skills Funding Agency
Vision • National Careers Service that is for the long term and at the heart of the system • National Careers Service that sets the highest standards • Visible, respected careers profession • Development of a wider market in careers guidance • National profile and visibility for the service
What is the National Careers Service • Building on the best of Next Step and Connexions • Underpinned by empirical up to date Labour Market Information • A requirement to be accredited to matrix – visible national quality standard
What is the National Careers Service cont’d • Working in partnership with key stakeholders • Will be co-located with Jobcentres, FE colleges and community centres, providing a triage service for the community • A focus on achieving positive outcomes for customers • National marketing and awareness raising
What will be available • National Careers Service launched April 2012 • Online and helpline services for young people and adults integrated • Redesigned website – making information about careers more accessible • High quality advice and guidance to adults available in a range of community locations
Funding the National Careers Service • In 2012-13 • BIS funding of £84.4m available for the development, online, adults telephone and face to face service • DfE funding of £4.7m for the helpline service for young people.
Further Information • The key features of the new careers service are described in the statement that can be found on the BIS website : http://www.bis.gov.uk/news/speeches/john-hayes-national-careers-service-for-england • The roles of schools and local authorities are set out on the Department for Education's websitehttp://www.education.gov.uk/16to19/careersguidance/a0064052/the-role-of-schools-and-local-authorities-in-careers-guidance