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Resources
Curriculum Matters
A Connexions Black Country newsletter produced by Prospects containing updates on matters relating to careers education and guidance, PSHE, Citizenship and work-related learning. Several paper copies are distributed in all schools, colleges and units for the attention of Careers/PSHE/Citizenship Co-ordinators, Head Teachers/Principals, governing body members, senior management team, SENCOs, Post-16 co-ordinators, and to Connexions Personal Advisers and partner professionals.
National Framework
Careers Education and Guidance in England - A National Framework 11-19
This document offers guidance on how schools, colleges and work-based training organisations can develop improved programmes of careers education and guidance. It includes suggested learning outcomes and programme content at Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post 16; advice on using the Framework in different settings; advice on quality assuring programmes; and suggestions on how young people can gain maximum benefit from the guidance provided.
It is available in hard copy from DfES publications on 0845 60 222 60 or to download at www.teachernet.gov.uk
Careers Education and IAG Support Programme
The Careers Education and IAG support Programme (CESP) produces a newsletter that updates on all aspects of the careers education curriculum. This newsletter is now called CEIAG News.
CIEAG Briefing July 2008 Choosing the New Diploma
CESP is also responsible for the CEGNET (Careers and Education Guidance Network) website which contains lots of useful information, including everything you need to know about careers education, including CRCI (Connexions Resource Centre Index).
Aimhigher Resource
This resource was produced through a project funded by Aimhigher in the Black Country. It is aimed at supporting advisers, including teachers and college staff, in challenging young people's misconceptions about HE and positively supporting HE access to non-traditional groups. The focus is on removing barriers to progress and participation.
Aimhigher Resource Pack (6.2Mb)
Black Country Quality Award Standards For Careers Education And Guidance
The Black Country Quality Awards are designed to accredit good practice and encourage development in careers education and guidance and in work experience in Black Country schools and colleges. Any school or college in the Black Country can work towards these standards, with the support of Connexions Black Country. For more details contact Linda Reason or Katie Holmes on 0121 521 2300.
BCQA Standards For Careers Education And Guidance (203k)
BCQA Work Experience Standards (84k)
Mapping ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) Level 1 and 2 Challenges against the KS4 CEG Framework outcomes
A number of schools include Careers Education within the scheme of work for CoPE. This document maps challenges within CoPE Module 6 (Vocational Preparation) and Module 8 (Work Related Learning and Enterprise) to the Careers Education and Guidance Framework learning outcomes.
CoPE Mapping to National Framework (79k)
Student Questionnaire
Download a questionnaire aimed at finding out how students are benefiting from the careers education programme. These questions are suggestions only and can be used and adapted in any way you see fit.
Student Questionnaire (32k)
Resource Library
The professional library at Castlemill includes a whole host of resources for careers education and those working with young people. See the full list of resources.
