1. CAREERS EDUCATION INFORMATION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR 11-19 LEARNERS North East Lincolnshire IAG

2. 2 Introduction This programme is a resource for all learners aged 11-19 in North East Lincolnshire and those who guide and support them It is web based and can be freely accessed anywhere Making informed choices about learning pathways and selecting ‘best chance of success routes’ is of great benefit to learners and the communities they live in

3. 3 GUIDANCE: definition and terminology.. those processes by which a person is empowered to become self and socially aware, conversant with opportunities that life presents and skilled to take and manage decisions and transitions.

4. 4 Aspects of Guidance Guiding learners is the responsibility of all who lead and support their learning Learners needs for guidance can be categorised as personal, educational and vocational This programme has its focus on ‘vocational /career guidance’ however it is important to see the linkage with other aspects

5. 5 ASPECTS OF GUIDANCE 1: Personal...those issues of a personal, individual, family and social nature For example: Health issues, Relationships in families, Relationships with other learners and other adults, and other groups, Emotional and behavioural difficulties, Questioning of beliefs and values,

6. 6 ASPECTS OF GUIDANCE 2: Vocational …those issues arising in seeking a career/vocational role For example: What are my skills and talents? What jobs/careers are linked to my skills and talents? What job/career opportunities are there locally, regionally..? What pathway is best at 13/14, 16/17 and 19+ to develop my skills and talents to get where I want to be? What else will I need to succeed at each stage?

7. 7 ASPECTS OF GUIDANCE 3: Educational... those issues arising from involvement in the education process (learning) For example: How am I progressing in my learning? Do I have any learning difficulties of disabilities? Do I know what I need to be doing to improve my performance? What support should I be asking for to help me in my learning? Have I got an individual learning plan linked to my future career hopes?

8. 8 GUIDANCE OVERLAPS PERSONAL EDUCATIONAL VOCATIONAL All three aspects are linked. When considering best next steps in learning, personal life and job/career... having the correct information and honest conversations with others really helps.

9. 9 The Core Role of Guidance Making sense of the subjects I study Seeing the relevance of the skills, knowledge and attitudes I gain through schooling is important Developing a clear picture of myself as I see me and other see me is important in all personal and career decision making This is the core role of guidance in any learning place

10. 10 GUIDANCE 14-19 A CORE ROLE Maths Humanities Arts Languages Technology Science English Age 13 Age 19 Subjects/Programmes For Higher Education For Employment Diplomas

11. 11 Guidance Relationships and Contexts Learners turn to those whom they trust for guidance and support The views and understanding of ‘helpers’ regarding the issues presented and their own world view will influence the advice and guidance given The differences can lead to confusion With regards to Vocational/Career IAG there is a need for accurate up to date information and structured opportunities for parties involved to meet, share and discuss

12. 12 GUIDANCE RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTEXTS – where guidance conversations take place STUDENT PARENT/ CARER TEACHING & GUIDANCE STAFF ‘real world’ 1 2 3 4 Areas 1,2,3,4 represent situations where ‘guidance’ is talked through

13. 13 THE 14-19 PROGRAMME Has a focus on careers education and guidance It has structured sessions for: –Key Stage 3 (before choices for key stage 4) –Key Stage 4 (before choices for post 16) –Post 16 (before moving to FE, Training or HE) Will work with other aspects of guidance in school / college or work based training

14. 14 CAREER GUIDANCE ELEMENTS SELF DEVELOPMENT (my characteristics and attainment) CAREER MANAGEMENT (making decisions and managing change) CAREER EXPLORATION (search for opportunities)

15. 15 STANDARDS This programme provides structured sessions for teaching/tutoring If fully implemented it will give students the opportunity to make effective guided choices at key stage 3, 4 and post 16 It will give evidence for Schools and Colleges to use in their assessment against the IAG Gold Standard developed by NE Lincs. guidance practitioners'

16. CAREERS INFORMATION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE PROGRAMME FOR 14-19 LEARNERS North East Lincolnshire IAG