Equality and diversity in careers education, information, advice and guidance
12 July 2011
A new report written by iCeGS and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research for the Equality and Human Rights Commission examines equality and diversity in careers education,
information, advice and guidance. The report provides strong evidence that careers education and guidance affects the aspirations, subject, career choices and future pay and progression for different groups of young people. The report also recommends that:
- schools be required to ensure all students get careers education that raises aspirations and addresses equality issues;
- career education should start in primary school to tackle inequalities;
- the education sector works closer with parents and with businesses, so that students have a genuine idea of the career paths available to them;
- careers education and guidance is inspected, so that progress can be properly monitored and its effectiveness measured against choices, progression and post-school destinations for different groups.
These recommendations mirror those made by the Commission in its submission to the Government on the Education Bill.
The report is available by following the link below:
Hutchinson, J., Rolfe, H., Moore, N., Bysshe, S. and Bentley, K. (2011) All Things Being Equal? Equality and Diversity in Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.
