Professionals
A vast range of professionals support and develop the provision of information, advice and guidance for young people in North Yorkshire and this area of our website is under continuing development to support those who have responsibility for delivering information, advice and guidance (IAG) services to meet the national IAG quality standards and also meet Government strategy.
Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) is high on the Governments agenda. Students who started secondary school this September will be the first to stay in learning until 18 and Government recognise that high quality IAG will be essential in enabling these young people to make the most of the new opportunities that will be available to them.
Additionally, economic recession with increased unemployment amongst young people has raised the profile for the need for excellent information advice and guidance. In a complex and changing world all young people need access to good quality, comprehensive and impartial Information, Advice and Guidance. They need good IAG to help them make the right learning and career choices so that they can succeed in work, and they need it to help them find answers to the questions and issues that can arise in their personal lives.
Definition of information, advice and guidance
“Information, advice and guidance is an umbrella term. It covers a range of activities and interventions that help young people to become more self-reliant and better able to manage their personal and career development, including learning.
It includes:
- The provision of accurate, up-to-date and objective information about personal and lifestyle issues, learning and career opportunities, progression routes, choices, where to find help and advice, and how to access it
- The provision of advice through activities that help young people to gather, understand and interpret information and apply it to their own situation
- The provision of impartial guidance and specialist support to help young people understand themselves and their needs, confront barriers, resolve conflicts, develop new perspectives and make progress
- Support for curriculum development
Context of National IAG Policy
Government papers and statutes have been introduced to underpin provision of excellent and impartial IAG and these build on the National IAG Standards:
- Statutory Guidance: Impartial Careers Education (October 2009)
- Quality, Choice and Aspiration - a strategy for young people’s information, advice and guidance (October 2009)
OfSTED inspectors are required to form judgements on a range of issues that are impacted by the quality of the careers education/IAG provided by a secondary school/Pupil Referral Service, these indicators include:
- The extent to which pupils develop workplace and other skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being, including past pupils’ participation in education and training after leaving the school, including the percentage of school leavers who are not in education, training or employment (NEET) and the representation of specific groups.
- The effectiveness of care, guidance and support
- The school compliance with its duties under s43, 44 and 45of the Education Act 1997 (as amended most recently by the Education and Skills Act 2008) in the provision of careers education, information and advice (C19).
- The effectiveness of the school’s links with Connexions services
- The effectiveness with which the school promotes equal opportunity and tackles discrimination.
Questions about learning and work pathways are not always addressed to careers specialists. All staff supporting young people and their families may be asked to provide information and advice on learning opportunities.
If you think that you think you need further training/support please get in touch with the North Yorkshire IAG development team on 01609 532282 and ask for Jos Mortimer, IAG Strategic Manager.
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