The aims of the review were to:

• To investigate the effects of CEG during KS 3 (ages 11 to 13) on the transitions made by young people from KS 3 to 4 (age 13) and on young people's learning and development during KS 4 (ages 13 to 16)
• To assess the influence of 'internal' and 'external' factors on the outcomes of transitions, such as young people's motivation and capabilities, parental involvement, socio-economic constraints, demography, family relationships, support services and environmental factors
• To relate the outcomes to policy developments in careers education and guidance since 1995 in England in order to assess their impact on practice within and outside schools
• To make recommendations based on the findings, designed to inform future policy and practice, and to ensure that decisions are evidence-based.

Review question:

What is the impact of CEG policies and practice during KS 3 (ages 11 to 13) on young people's transitions from KS 3 to KS 4 (at age 13) and on their learning and personal development during KS 4 (ages 13 to 16)?

The following sub-questions are also considered:

• How does careers education and guidance affect the transition process and/or learning and motivation?
• What internal and external factors modify the effects of careers education and guidance?

The full text can be downloaded from the EPPI website.