careers advice

The public austerity withering on the vine of careers advice (the kind of thing you only miss when its gone) is coming home to roost as this article tells us:

The quality of careers guidance available in schools in England is “nothing less than appalling”, says the president of the body representing further education colleges.

Michele Sutton, president of the Association of Colleges, says there needs to be more impartial advice.

There have been repeated warnings about weaknesses in careers advice, including from the Education Select Committee.

But the college chief says the government should “get a move on”.

“The longer this disgraceful situation exists, the longer-term effect there is on students.”

Ms Sutton is calling for more funding for the National Careers Service to improve guidance for young people.