1. The Education Select Committee launched its inquiry into careers education, information, advice and guidance in January 2022 and published its report on 29 June 2023. This document sets out the Government’s response to that report.
2. The Government welcomes the Committee’s report and shares its views on the importance of careers education, information, advice and guidance. The Government’s vision for careers and a broad summary of our response is provided under themed headings below. A response to each of the Committee’s 27 recommendations is provided after this summary. The recommendations are numbered according to the order in which they appear in the Committee’s report, along with the paragraph reference.
3. The Government has ambitious education and skills agendas, backed by record investment. In July, the Government announced that schools in England are set to receive their highest ever funding in real terms, totalling almost £60 billion for 2024–25, ensuring that every child gets a world-class education. We want to make sure that all of our children are taught in schools with an extensive knowledge-rich curriculum by well-trained and supported teachers. The Government’s ambition is that 90% of pupils in year 10 will be studying the English Baccalaureate by 2025 (for 2027 examination)–English language and literature, mathematics, the sciences (including computer science), the humanities (geography, history or ancient history) and a language (ancient or modern). These subjects prepare children, after the age of 16, to specialise and succeed in further and higher education or training. A knowledge-rich curriculum equips pupils to contribute to society and to pursue rewarding careers, including in important growth sectors like digital and green jobs.
