Motion

Motion TitleCareers Advice in Schools

Motion TextThat this Assembly supports the reform of careers advice in schools; welcomes the recommendations outlined in the Independent Review of Education in relation to careers service reform; recognises that effective careers advice is critical for young people, our economy and society and is delivered most effectively by trained careers advisors from primary school onwards; believes that young people should have access to meaningful work experience opportunities across a variety of sectors; and calls on the Minister of Education and the Minister for the Economy to work together to commit to delivering a careers advice system in schools that caters to the individual needs and interests of all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and provides all young people with accessible, consistent, up to date advice and work experience opportunities in both vocational and academic career paths, delivered in partnership with local communities and businesses.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office09/02/2024