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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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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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 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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3 Reasons Degree Apprenticeships Could be Right for Your Students

While a lot of students are focused on universities as their higher education option, there are plenty of others who may be tempted by other choices. Degree apprenticeships are a relatively new addition to the HE space, but they are growing quickly. Here are three reasons why degree apprenticeships are a great option for your …

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4 Ways to Use League Tables to Help Your Students Make the Right Choice about Higher Education

University league tables can be a fantastic way to help your students find the right university courses for them. However, it’s important that they’re used in the right way. To help you make the best use of league tables, we’ve come up with 4 different ways that you can integrate league tables into your careers …

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THE Announces UK is Home to Some of the Best Universities in the World

The UK is home to the two best universities in the world, according to this year’s Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The news gives international students more incentive than ever to study in the UK. The University of Oxford has held onto its first place ranking for the second year in a row, while the University of Cambridge has …

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