Career Learning – Advice and Support Team (CLAS)

The 14-19 phase of education

• Key documents guiding reform
• PSHEE proposals
• 14-19 general information

Key Documents

The 14-19 Education and Skills white paper and the implementation plan pave the way for exciting reforms to this phase of education.

The 14-19 reforms will give all young people the opportunity to choose a mix of learning which motivates, interests and challenges them, and which gives them the knowledge, skills and attitude they need to succeed in education, work, and life. 

This increased choice will mean young people making career and progression opportunities at an earlier stage. With career education now a statutory requirement in years 7 and 8 as well as 9,10 and 11, we need to ensure appropriate and engaging learning to equip young people with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to select their pathway forward.

For detailed information on curriculum changes and developments, including Diploma Gateway, visit the DCSF website.

PSHEE

A key change relating to career education is its inclusion in the proposed PSHEE framework. This is divided into two of the Every Child Matters themes – Personal Well-being and Economic Well-being. Career Education sits within the latter with work-related learning and Enterprise education. Visit the QCA site for details on range and content. The newly developed local personal development curriculum site will be updated to reflect changes and good practice as things move forward.

14-19 general information