Although 'careers education' is commonly associated with compulsory education the current drive towards graduate employability has raised its profile within the higher education context.   This section contains links to policy documents which have some relevance to CEG.  There is also a summary of a discussion about the role of CEG in education (compulsory and post compulsory).

Context for CEG (11-19 & HE)

Here you will find weblinks to some relevant policy documents in both compulsory and post-compulsory education, together with a brief overview of CEG in England.

New Thinking for Connexions and Citizenship (2001)

This contribution recommends and links to an article by Bill Law.

Position of CEG in the National Curriculum: discussion

Summary of a discussion on how career guidance should relate to the curriculum

Careers Education and Citizenship (2004)

An Occasional Paper contributed from the Department of Career & Personal Development at Canterbury Christ Church University College.

Systematic Review of Literature - 2004

A systematic review into recent research (1988-2003) into the impact of careers education and guidance on transitions from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4.

Systematic Review of Literature - 2005

The overall aim of the review is to identify the available research evidence (1988-2004) in a systematic and objective way in order to ascertain the role and impact of CEG at Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16), on young people's transitions from Key Stage 4 to post-compulsory education, employment and training.

Work-related learning

Work-related learing baseline study (2004)