Careers Guidance: Issues and Updates

Date:17th October 2007

Venue: Hounslow

Organised by:

West London Lifelong Learning Network, in partnership with London West LSC

The aim of the workshop was to provide an update on current issues in Careers Education and Guidance and promote progression routes into Higher Education programmes.

Keynote Speaker
Supporting Choice and Progression: the Increased Significance of IAG and CEG in 11-19 learning.
David Andrews OBE, Independent Education Consultant.

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Presentations

EBL: Repositioning for Further Synergy and Coordination
David Scott, Consortium Manager, Education Business Link London West, explained how West London Business Link worked with schools.

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Opportunities and Progression into Higher Education

Graeme Hall, Executive Director of the West London Lifelong Learning Network, explained the various opportunities available for entry into Higher Education.

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Closing Remarks

Clare Arnold, Area Director of London West LSC, pointed out that there was confusion with the different degrees and pathways.

There is a need to make parents understand the different routes and that some routes were more appropriate than others, it is about making sure what is best for the individual.

The key is to keep options open until you know what you want to do.

Evaluation

The workshop was attended by 17 delegates from schools and the Connexions services. Each delegate was given a copy of the West London Foundation Degree Directory.
The evaluation feedback was very positive with a good response for follow up workshops.