Reviewing the evidence base for careers work in schools

The 14-19 Education and Skills White Paper (March, 2005) highlighted the need for improved sources of career information, advice and guidance available from institutions. It also indicated the need for ‘more professional development for teachers working effectively with their students regarding information about choices’ (para. 5.28). The ‘Youth Matters’ Green Paper (July, 2005) reinforces these messages. In this context, research findings help illuminate some key principles and strategies that may be adopted in UK schools and colleges to inform the development of career education and guidance programmes. Here, CeGS has combined a series of literature reviews to feed into and help further strengthen professional development programmes for those working with young people.