Why IAG is important


Good quality IAG underpinned by effective careers education supports young people’s progression and enables them to make successful transitions through learning and into work.

  • Research evidence shows that young people who receive good quality IAG achieve more and are less likely to drop out or change courses than those who do not.
  • Evaluation, review and inspection findings reveal that young people want and need more help when making choices about their next and future steps.

 

Additionally:

  • IAG contributes to the achievement of the five Every Child Matters outcomes.
  • Ofsted inspections look at how well learners are guided and supported and at young people’s understanding of career options.
  • The 14-19 reform agenda increases choice, provides flexible pathways and supports variations in pace and progression that are likely to increase the demand for IAG from year 7 onwards.
  • Effective IAG helps to ensure that young people see all options as real. It also provides a way to tackle misunderstandings and challenge entrenched stereotypical attitudes and prejudices.
  • From 2007/2008, School profiles will shortly include a post-16 progression measure. This will compare young people’s achievements at age 16 with those at age 19. It will recognise schools that support students in making smooth transitions and help to ensure that the whole cohort receives full and impartial IAG about their options so that they make choices that work for them.

Questions to ask yourself

  • What are the status and quality of IAG arrangements in your organisation and/or the local consortium?
  • How do you know?
  • How can you improve the status and quality of IAG arrangements in your organisation and/or the local consortium?
     

 

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