Some schools are still providing “biased” careers advice despite updated statutory guidance to balance the weight given to technical and academic routes, while some teachers lack knowledge about apprenticeships, Ofsted has said.
The finding forms part of its independent review of careers guidance in schools and further education (FE) and skills providers.
Government asked the watchdog to carry out the review to help identify “potential developments” in inspector training and guidance, and help “share good practice and thinking across the inspectorate”.
Ofsted carried out research visits to 30 schools and 14 FE and skills providers in the spring term.
