Careers section of Education Bill 2011 - suggested amendments
The Education Bill 2010-2011 is now at the report stage in the House of Lords, where it is being examined line by line. The next meeting will take place on 18 October 2011. Among the proposed amendments are some concerning Section 27 on Careers Guidance in Schools In England.
Liberal Democrat peers, Baroness Brinton and Baroness Sharp of Guildford, have moved that the 'relevant phase' for careers guidance is changed from the year in which most pupils reach 14 to that in which most pupils reach 16 to 13 and 19 respectively.
They have also proposed adding that the careers guidance covered by the bill must be:
• 'provided by a person who attends the premises, and has a relevant qualification in careers guidance who meets such quality assurance standards as the Secretary of State shall require'
• 'given on a personal face-to-face basis to those pupils in need of extra assistance, including those on free school meals or those with special education needs (or both)'
Follow the progress of the Education Bill. AGCAS will also update members as it progresses.
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Created on: 17 October 2011
Last updated: 01 November 2011