Careers Advice in Schools for 12-16 Year Olds Bill

Key Points

• It places a duty on schools to deliver a comprehensive careers guidance service for 12- to 16-year-olds, with involvement from local businesses and other sectors.
• It involves collaboration between schools and employers to provide broad careers information and support.
• It targets early planning for future options and pathways after compulsory education.
• The bill has begun its passage in Parliament; first reading was completed in October 2012 and it is now at the second reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading and is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.