Question to the Department for Education:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the proposal from Teach First that every school should have a trained careers leader.

Identifying an appropriate careers lead could be a helpful model for schools to adopt if it fits with their structure and approach to careers guidance. We have issued schools with statutory guidance which underpins their duty to secure independent careers guidance. This is clear about the need for schools to develop a strategy for careers advice and guidance that is appropriately resourced. Beyond the requirements set out in this document, it is at the discretion of each school as to how to configure their careers programme.

The new, independent careers and enterprise company will help schools and colleges to work with employers to ensure that young people get the inspiration and guidance they need to leave school or college ready to succeed in working life.