CAREERS EDUCATION INFORMATION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR 11-19 LEARNERS

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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, family and social nature
For exampleHealth 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 in seeking a
career/vocational role
For exampleWhat 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
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?
...those issues arising from involvement in the
education process (learning)
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GUIDANCE OVERLAPS
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.
PERSONAL
VOCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL
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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
Subjects/Programmes
Age 19
For Employment
For Higher Education
Guidance Programme
Arts
English
Languages
Maths
Diplomas
Humanities
Science
Age 13
Technology
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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
real world
real world
PARENT/ CARER
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STUDENT
4
2
3
Areas 1,2,3,4 represent situations where
guidance is talked through
TEACHING GUIDANCE STAFF
real world
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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
CAREER EXPLORATION (search for opportunities)
SELF DEVELOPMENT (my characteristics and
attainment)
CAREER MANAGEMENT (making decisions and managing
change)
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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'

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CAREERS INFORMATION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE PROGRAMME
FOR 14-19 LEARNERS

• North East Lincolnshire IAG