There is pressure to justify investment in guidance and to identify evidence-base for practice on the benefits of guidance.  This section of the website aims to:

• Examine the multiple benefits of guidance
• Highlight research on the benefits of guidance

Economic Benefits of Guidance

The question of whether guidance brings economic benefit has been widely researched. The studies and reports in this section provide a comprehensive and detailed overview of the debate.

Studies on other benefits of guidance

Different studies on the benefits of guidance are included in this section.

Guidance and Post 16 Retention

Drop-out rates among full time students at colleges are around 20%, and some college lecturers blame poor advice and guidance for this. Can good guidance make a difference to student retention rates? This question is explored here through discussion and reference to relevant resources.

Discussions: A business perspective of careers guidance

This lively discussion debates the role of careers guidance in relation to economic needs and benefits. The underlying question is around where priorities lie. Is there a conflict between meeting the needs of the individual and meeting the needs of the economy? If so which should take precedence?