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29th July 2010: the matrix standard
Adult guidance practitioners and providers may be aware that the current contract for the management and support of the matrix standard expires on July 29th 2010.
Until the new contract begins all enquiries will be handled by BIS. More details are contained in this statement from the Skills Funding Agency. A statement from BIS is anticipated.
Pauline Tait, Policy and Development Manager
(See statement from the Skills Funding Agency)
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Communities Secretary, Ruth Kelly announced in September that national education standard in schools, to make girls aware of non-traditional career opportunities. This will come into force from April 2007 to ensure 'all young people receive careers information, advice and guidance which is free from gender stereotyping'. |
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Two thirds of undergraduates wish they had received better careers and course advice at school, according to a survey marking the new university year. |
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The Scottish Executive's consultation on proposed changes to Careers Scotland included a number of focus groups with organisations invited to take part in the consultation process. The Institute of Career Guidance was invited to meet with representatives of Scottish Executive on Monday 21 August 2006. |
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I attended the DfES Consultation workshop - for the Young People's IAG Quality Standards. This included 80 stakeholders including Connexions partnerships, UCAS, QCA, OFSTED and ACEG alongside DfES staff. |
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ICG President Dr Rachel Mulvey attended a NICEC event at the University of Glamorgan earlier this month. The event brought together stakeholders in career guidance who are interested in research - as critical consumers, researchers, respondents and commisioners. |
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