Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 11
11
Accepted
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Current CEIAG provision is fragmented, causing confusion, gaps, and overlaps.
Conclusion
There is a broad consensus that the current structure of CEIAG provision is fragmented, causes confusion, and creates gaps and overlaps. We do not believe that creating a single, all-age body is necessary at this stage, but agree with Professor Sir John Holman and others that there needs to be more alignment between the existing organisations and that areas of overlap should be removed.
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation, agreeing that the careers system is fragmented and needs greater alignment. They commit to developing a single, unified all-age careers system, starting with a new digital platform by autumn 2023, and will engage stakeholders on service delivery.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government accepts this recommendation. We agree with the Committee that the current careers system is fragmented and that there is a need for greater alignment between existing organisations. We have listened to the Committee, Professor Sir John Holman and other stakeholders and have committed to developing a single, unified all-age careers system that is built around the needs of all individuals, the user journeys they take and the type of careers support they need. As set out in the introduction, the first step on this journey is a new digital platform that will bring everything from T Levels and apprenticeships to Skills Bootcamps and essential skills courses all into one place. From autumn 2023, people and employers will be able to access information about training opportunities through this single online platform, as well as find courses and apprenticeships. This will build on plans we have already announced to work in partnership with UCAS to allow students to explore apprenticeships alongside traditional degrees. The Government’s all-age careers system will build on the best of existing practice and our understanding of what works through current support mechanisms such as The Careers & Enterprise Company and the National Careers Service. We intend to engage over the coming months with stakeholders, including from education, business and the careers sector, to inform how services are best delivered and integrated. This will include improving careers provision for young people not receiving careers advice via their education. The future careers offer will include: • an infrastructure support offer to support organisations such as schools and colleges to deliver their statutory and funding responsibilities, in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks. • direct delivery of impartial careers information and advice to citizens, which is targeted on skills, training and career pathways.(...truncated...)