Careers information for schools and colleges

Information for education leaders

There have been significant changes to careers education in recent years, with new statutory guidance from the Department for Education, updates to the Ofsted inspection handbook and new models and approaches to careers education being rolled out across England.

How we support School Leaders and Governors: 

1.    Make your careers education programme as efficient as possible

2.    Help your Careers Leader to increase their impact

3.    Match your institution with a senior business volunteer to shape your careers programme

4.    Funding for your Careers Leader

5.    Information on supporting your school to maximise the value of careers education including the Careers Link Governor role

6.    Enabling the professional development of Governors and staff through online learning opportunities



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 Training and resources 

Careers Impact System | The Careers and Enterprise Company

The Careers Impact System is a new process that drives continuous improvement in the quality of careers education in schools and colleges. Includes information about the new Internal Leadership Review digital tool on Compass+, follow the menu on the left for support to access and use this.

This course supports senior leaders to investigate how outstanding careers provision can be employed as a vehicle for wider school/college improvement.

Find out more

Find training and resources to support you to better understand the value of careers leadership, the careers education landscape, understand the role and value of a Careers Leader.

Education Leaders: Introduction to Careers Training

Training and resources to support teachers to better understand the value of careers leadership, the careers education landscape, understand the role and value of a Careers Leader and how subject teachers can contribute to good careers education.

Schools, Special Schools, Colleges and ITPs | The Careers and Enterprise Company

Last updated on 11/04/2025