Careers education and guidance

Successful transitions – whether from lower secondary to upper secondary, into work-based training or university, or into work at any age – are life-enhancing for individuals and crucial to our future social and economic well-being. They are also an indicator of a good school. This free course, Careers education and guidance (CEG), discusses what a school's personal development programme should provide, and how all teachers have a role in securing successful transitions for their students. PLEASE NOTE: This course is over 10 years old and due for academic review. You may find infomation that has become dated in its current contents, such as the mention of Connexions.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Helping students plan their future
• 1 Helping students plan their future
• 1.1 The importance of good careers guidance
• 1.2 What is a ‘career’?
• 2 What CEG should a school provide?
• 2 What CEG should a school provide?
• 2.1 Providing careers education and guidance
• 2.2 What CEG can deliver for schools
• 3 What do you need to know and do?
• 3 What do you need to know and do?
• 3.1 Transition points for 11–19 year-olds
• 3.2 Opportunities and progress
• 4 Your school's programme and you
• 4 Your school's programme and you
• 4.1 CEG programmes
• Conclusion
• References
• Acknowledgements