BENCHMARK 8

PERSONAL GUIDANCE

FOR SCHOOLS:

Every pupil should have opportunities for guidance interviews with a careers adviser, who could be internal (a member of school staff) or external, provided they are trained to an appropriate level. These should be available whenever significant study or career choices are being made. They should be expected for all pupils but should be timed to meet their individual needs.

• Every pupil should have at least one such interview by the age of 16, and the opportunity for a further interview by the age of 18.