Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Accepted
Review and develop a strategic funding model for careers advice and providers
Recommendation
DWP should review the funding and funding model for careers advice. It should develop a more strategic model that funds additional sessions for those for whom it will deliver the greatest impact and value for money, and in areas with greatest need. As it develops its new jobs and careers service, DWP should also review its incentives model for careers advice providers, ensuring it is aligned with the Government’s wider employment goals. (Recommendation, Paragraph 27) 18 Delivering a new jobs and careers service
Government response summary AI-generated
The government commits to developing robust performance measures for the new Jobs and Careers Service, building on the "Get Britain Working" outcomes (April 2025) to create specific outcome measures for careers advice. Its evaluation strategy is currently under development and will be shared with the Committee.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 14 November 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this recommendation. Read the response document ↗