CAREERS EDUCATION INFORMATION ADVICE AND

GUIDANCE FOR 11-19 LEARNERS

North East Lincolnshire IAG

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Introduction• This programme is a resource for all learners

aged 11-19 in North East Lincolnshire and those who guide and support them

• It is web based and can be freely accessed anywhere

• Making informed choices about learning pathways and selecting ‘best chance of success routes’ is of great benefit to learners and the communities they live in

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GUIDANCE: definition and terminology

..those processes by which a person is empowered

to become self and socially aware, conversant with opportunities

that life presents and skilled

to take and manage decisions and transitions.

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Aspects of Guidance• Guiding learners is the responsibility of all who

lead and support their learning

• Learners needs for guidance can be categorised as personal, educational and vocational

• This programme has its focus on ‘vocational /career guidance’ however it is important to see the linkage with other aspects

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ASPECTS OF GUIDANCE 1: Personal

...those issues of a personal, individual,

familyand

social nature

For example:

Health issues,

Relationships in families,

Relationships with other learners and other adults, and other groups,

Emotional and behavioural difficulties,

Questioning of beliefs and values,

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ASPECTS OF GUIDANCE 2: Vocational

…those issues arising inseeking a

career/vocational role

For example:

What are my skills and talents?

What jobs/careers are linked to my skills and talents?

What job/career opportunities are there locally, regionally..?

What pathway is best at 13/14, 16/17 and 19+ to develop my skills and talents to get where I want to be?

What else will I need to succeed at each stage?

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ASPECTS OF GUIDANCE 3: Educational

...those issues arisingfrom involvement in

the education process(learning)

For example:

How am I progressing in my learning?

Do I have any learning difficulties of disabilities?

Do I know what I need to be doing to improve my performance?

What support should I be asking for to help me in my learning?

Have I got an individual learning plan linked to my future career hopes?

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GUIDANCE OVERLAPS

PERSONAL

EDUCATIONAL

VOCATIONAL

All three aspects are linked.

When considering best next steps in learning, personal life and job/career . . .

having the correct information and honest conversations with others really helps.

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The Core Role of Guidance• Making sense of the subjects I study

• Seeing the relevance of the skills, knowledge and attitudes I gain through schooling is important

• Developing a clear picture of myself as I see me and other see me is important in all personal and career decision making

• This is the core role of guidance in any learning place

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GUIDANCE 14-19 A CORE ROLE

Maths

Humanities

Arts

Languages

Technology Science

English

Age 13

Age 19Subjects/Programmes

For Higher Education

For Employment

Diplomas

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Guidance Relationships and Contexts• Learners turn to those whom they trust for guidance and

support

• The views and understanding of ‘helpers’ regarding the issues presented and their own world view will influence the advice and guidance given

• The differences can lead to confusion

• With regards to Vocational/Career IAG there is a need for accurate up to date information and structured opportunities for parties involved to meet, share and discuss

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GUIDANCE RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTEXTS –where guidance conversations take place

STUDENTPARENT/CARER

TEACHING & GUIDANCE STAFF ‘real world’

‘real world’ ‘real world’1

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Areas 1,2,3,4 represent situations where ‘guidance’ is talked through

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THE 14-19 PROGRAMME• Has a focus on careers education and guidance

• It has structured sessions for:– Key Stage 3 (before choices for key stage 4)– Key Stage 4 (before choices for post 16)– Post 16 (before moving to FE, Training or HE)

• Will work with other aspects of guidance in school / college or work based training

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CAREER GUIDANCE ELEMENTS

SELFDEVELOPMENT

(my characteristics and attainment)

CAREER MANAGEMENT

(making decisions and managing

change)

CAREER EXPLORATION

(search for opportunities)

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STANDARDS• This programme provides structured sessions

for teaching/tutoring

• If fully implemented it will give students the opportunity to make effective guided choices at key stage 3, 4 and post 16

• It will give evidence for Schools and Colleges to use in their assessment against the IAG Gold Standard developed by NE Lincs. guidance practitioners'

CAREERS INFORMATION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE PROGRAMME FOR 14-19

LEARNERS

North East Lincolnshire IAG