From Grassroots to Graduation: Tackling the Education Equity Challenge

The discourse surrounding higher education in the UK often circles back to the themes of accessibility and equality. The disparities in university choices and completion rates between disadvantaged and more affluent students highlight an existing educational chasm. The Evening Standard recently facilitated a dialogue on this critical issue by hosting a forum that congregated experts …

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Navigating the Winds of Change: An In-Depth Look at Ofsted’s Survey on CEIAG 

The long-anticipated Ofsted Thematic Survey of Career Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) in September 2023 has unfurled an array of insights and recommendations that aim to navigate the course of career guidance in schools and colleges. The essence of this survey resonates with the core mission of MyFutureChoice, which has always been to empower …

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Tackling University Dropout Rates: The Power of Informed Choices

In recent years, university dropout rates in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have soared to alarming heights. The latest figures reveal a 28% surge over five years in the number of students leaving their course prematurely. In the academic year 2018-19, 32,491 students withdrew from their courses, a number that shot up to 41,630 by …

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What is the Advanced British Standard? All you need to know

The British education system is on the cusp of significant change with the introduction of the Advanced British Standard (ABS) by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This ambitious proposal envisages a confluence of the existing A-levels and T-levels, striving to provide a more comprehensive educational framework for students aged 16 to 19. The ABS is not …

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Young Britons Rethink Ambitions Amid Cost of Living Crisis

A recent nationwide study has brought to light concerning revelations about the aspirations and mental well-being of young people in the UK. The cost of living crisis and associated mental health issues have led many to abandon their dreams and ambitions. Key Findings from the Research: Implications for Young People: Cost of Living Crisis: Life …

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Gatsby Benchmarks: The New Reporting Mandate for UK Schools

The Changing Landscape of Career Guidance The realm of career guidance in schools has witnessed significant shifts in recent years. With the Department for Education (DfE) introducing new strategies and the emphasis on the Gatsby Benchmarks, it’s crucial to understand these changes and their implications. Here, we delve into the recent developments and how MyFutureChoice’s …

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Mapping Out Success: Key Careers Events for 2023/24

Keeping track of important dates in the academic calendar and crucial careers events can sometimes feel like a juggling act. But fear not, Careers Professionals, we at MyFutureChoice have just the solution for you. We’re excited to unveil our free Careers Calendar for 2023/24, meticulously compiled to serve as your central resource for all things …

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Recover and grow your careers education programme

The pandemic has created both opportunity and challenge for school career programmes.  It is now clear that hybrid, online and virtual approaches will continue to dominate the way students find out about jobs or academic pathways.  And likewise recruitment and application processes for jobs, courses and university. As a result it makes sense for a …

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Should Schools Be Given An Ofsted Rating For Careers Advice?

At a recent committee of MPs, it was suggested that schools should be specifically rated by Ofsted on the quality of their careers advice. This would be a significant development for the CIEAG industry, and for schools as a whole. While careers advice is already taken into account in Ofsted inspections, the recommendation from the …

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Should Schools Have A Dedicated Careers Adviser?

The new statutory guidance on careers education, published by the DfE, was published at the start of this year. It reflects the government’s new careers strategy, and changes the ways that schools are expected to carry out their careers education. One of the crucial changes of the new guidance is to introduce the requirement that …

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