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National and local approaches from England that raise the capacity of organisations to deliver careers advice and learning. Mark Wilkinson mwilkinson@cfbt.com John Ambrose john.ambrose@lincolnshire.gov.uk. Guidance Network. What makes this innovative
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National and local approaches from England that raise the capacity of organisations to deliver careers advice and learning Mark Wilkinson mwilkinson@cfbt.com John Ambrose john.ambrose@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Guidance Network • What makes this innovative • How does it address 21st century learning needs • Evidence of impact • How transferable is this to other settings • What do you see as the new paradigm – our new reality as it relates to Globalisation, Learning, Sustainability and Career • What final words do you have that will continue to inspire us?
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Guidance Network G U I D A N C E N E T W O R K DipCE G U I D A N C E N E T W O R K TforT External INSET LLDD Connexions Curriculum Team EMC 14-19 Providers CM Guidance Network
Network groups Local good practice Assessment tools Associate Online community Guidance Network www.guidancenetwork.info
MA evaluation of website Are people using it and if so why? • www.guidancenetwork.info was regularly used by 75% of the target group • the ‘resource’ section was most used in www.guidancenetwork.info with two thirds of staff potentially using it • www.guidancenetwork.info contributed to CEIAG staff knowledge • The following questions have also been raised and could be further investigated. • How can links between CEIAG theory and practice be improved? • What is meant by professional development? Janet Hutchinson 2010
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Guidance Network • What makes this innovative • How does it address 21st century learning needs • Evidence of impact • How transferable is this to other settings • What do you see as the new paradigm – our new reality as it relates to Globalisation, Learning, sustainability and career • What final words do you have that will continue to inspire us?
National and local approaches from England that raise the capacity of organisations to deliver careers advice and learning Mark Wilkinson mwilkinson@cfbt.com John Ambrose john.ambrose@lincolnshire.gov.uk
THE QUALITY IN CAREERS FRAMEWORK“National Validation” of Quality Awards ensuring best practice careers delivery in England. John Ambrose Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance Adviser Lincolnshire County Council John.ambrose@lincolnshire.gov.uk 0044 1522 875488
Throughout February and March 2010 all 152 local authorities were contacted to gain information about their CEIAG quality award provision. Information was received from (or on behalf of) 94% of local authorities. LA Reponses included: Returned survey Telephone call Meeting in person Email communication Quality award sent information on LA’s behalf. Process
To introduce a national kite mark across all CEIAG quality awards To develop participation in CEIAG quality awards for Work-Based Learning Providers To provide synergy of CEIAG quality award provision with the system for the National Careers Service Recommendations from my Research
Evidence related to 3 main areas: Award criteria, content and coverage (8 key requirements) Assessment processes for the Award (5 key requirements) Management of the CEIAG Award (3 key requirements) Requirements of the Validation
Providing effective leadership, management and delivery Appropriate initial staff training and CPD Provision of careers education and work-related learning curriculum information advice and guidance Securing independence and impartial careers guidance Working with external partners and agencies Involving and supporting families and carers Monitoring, review and evaluation leading to development of provision Evidence Required: Award Criteria, Content and Coverage
Effective evidence gathering system – objective external assessment Sufficient and valid evidence Explicit criteria detailing what is expected of learning providers Written assessment report Appeals and complaints procedure Assessment Process for the Award
Consultation and validation of the award Selection, training, development and moderation of assessors Support offered by the provider of the award to learning providers seeking to achieve it Management of the Award
It will be national It will provide a high standard benchmark and allows for local flexibility It will ensure consistency The government will encourage it What makes this innovative?
A good CEIAG programme will: Raises awareness of the labour market – local, national and international Promote equality of opportunity and challenge stereotypes Prepare students to manage transitions – 10 14 jobs by 38 – no such things as a career for life Equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to apply, enter and progress in employment How does it address 21stcentury learning needs?
No national evidence as yet Local NEET figures are significantly better for schools holding a CEIAG quality award, compared to those who don’t “There is clear systematic evidence that school pupils with career goals have higher attainment levels than those without” Exec summary 2004 report, Career goals and educational Attainment Careers Scotland. Do you have any evidence of impact?
Completely – it can be adapted to meet the needs of CEIAG within a province or nationally How transferable is this to other settings?
CEIAG quality award used throughout Lincolnshire and the East Midlands Consists of 5 modules – management, curriculum, guidance, information and outcomes. Will submit for “national validation” for the Quality in Careers Framework Career Mark
National and local approaches from England that raise the capacity of organisations to deliver careers advice and learning Mark Wilkinson mwilkinson@cfbt.com John Ambrose john.ambrose@lincolnshire.gov.uk