Comments for ACEG http://www.aceg.org.uk Association for Careers Education and Guidance Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:53:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Schools providing careers guidance themselves: impartiality is not the only issue by A Careers Adviser http://www.aceg.org.uk/2011/10/schools-providing-careers-guidance-themselves-impartiality-is-not-the-only-issue/#comment-243 A Careers Adviser Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:53:45 +0000 http://www.aceg.org.uk/?p=2989#comment-243 It has been said by some schools that the "Careers Service" provided by an external agency such as the LEA is only as good as the careers adviser you get allocated. In the past many would try to hold on to the Careers Adviser if they were good. Schools do understand that good guidance is always impartial and responsive to the needs of the individual and when given the opportunity many are showing they would like to secure that professionalism for themselves. I and many of my colleagues as Careers Advisers can see the benefit of being part of a whole school team approach sharing an aim and drive to secure suitable but real outcomes for young people. More Advisers would be inclined to join such professional organisations such as the ICG and develop local networks to keep updated and in touch. What needs protecting is not who employers us but the professional qualifications, and an expectation and opportunities for ongoing professional development. It has been said by some schools that the “Careers Service” provided by an external agency such as the LEA is only as good as the careers adviser you get allocated. In the past many would try to hold on to the Careers Adviser if they were good. Schools do understand that good guidance is always impartial and responsive to the needs of the individual and when given the opportunity many are showing they would like to secure that professionalism for themselves. I and many of my colleagues as Careers Advisers can see the benefit of being part of a whole school team approach sharing an aim and drive to secure suitable but real outcomes for young people. More Advisers would be inclined to join such professional organisations such as the ICG and develop local networks to keep updated and in touch. What needs protecting is not who employers us but the professional qualifications, and an expectation and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

]]> Comment on Careers Education makes all the difference by Mark http://www.aceg.org.uk/2011/11/careers-education-makes-all-the-difference/#comment-120 Mark Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:23:41 +0000 http://www.aceg.org.uk/?p=3064#comment-120 Hi - very true regarding the importance of CVs. What type do those employers want I wonder? bullited, wordy, 1 or 2 sides of A4 etc. Next time I see our NAS rep I shall ask! Hi – very true regarding the importance of CVs. What type do those employers want I wonder? bullited, wordy, 1 or 2 sides of A4 etc. Next time I see our NAS rep I shall ask!

]]> Comment on Schools providing careers guidance themselves: impartiality is not the only issue by Andy Marriott http://www.aceg.org.uk/2011/10/schools-providing-careers-guidance-themselves-impartiality-is-not-the-only-issue/#comment-111 Andy Marriott Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:00:44 +0000 http://www.aceg.org.uk/?p=2989#comment-111 As a professional careers adviser having worked in schools and colleges I believe strongly that the role should and must be seen as distinct and separate from that of a subject teacher. While all teachers have the ability to inspire students to pursue their particular area by delivering engaging interactive lessons as well as advice where appropriate, it is only by gaining impartial support that a student can make a truly informed decision. Informing students about the outside world and future opportunities is something that should be incorporated into a whole school approach and ethos, but independent careers guidance should also be the underpinning element that pulls it all together. As a professional careers adviser having worked in schools and colleges I believe strongly that the role should and must be seen as distinct and separate from that of a subject teacher. While all teachers have the ability to inspire students to pursue their particular area by delivering engaging interactive lessons as well as advice where appropriate, it is only by gaining impartial support that a student can make a truly informed decision. Informing students about the outside world and future opportunities is something that should be incorporated into a whole school approach and ethos, but independent careers guidance should also be the underpinning element that pulls it all together.

]]> Comment on What do people love about their jobs? by christine.thomas http://www.aceg.org.uk/2011/10/what-do-people-love-about-their-jobs/#comment-93 christine.thomas Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:14:50 +0000 http://www.aceg.org.uk/?p=2962#comment-93 Fair point!! But I wonder to waht extent a high salary is something people LOVE about their jobs - for some it probably is. I guess the question 'What do you love about your job?' is rarely going to get 'Salary' as an answer, partly because people repsonding wouldn't want to come across as mercenary? Fair point!! But I wonder to waht extent a high salary is something people LOVE about their jobs – for some it probably is.

I guess the question ‘What do you love about your job?’ is rarely going to get ‘Salary’ as an answer, partly because people repsonding wouldn’t want to come across as mercenary?

]]> Comment on Schools providing careers guidance themselves: impartiality is not the only issue by mark http://www.aceg.org.uk/2011/10/schools-providing-careers-guidance-themselves-impartiality-is-not-the-only-issue/#comment-92 mark Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:56:24 +0000 http://www.aceg.org.uk/?p=2989#comment-92 Indeed it's not the only issue. Given the changes the govt are introducing should we not leave behind what we have done before and set on a new path? One where the whole purpose of the school is the successful transition of the student. One where successful transistion becomes the core of the school approach, not an add on subject One where the whole school community is involved in advice, not just one professional One love ;-) Mark Indeed it’s not the only issue.
Given the changes the govt are introducing should we not leave behind what we have done before and set on a new path?

One where the whole purpose of the school is the successful transition of the student.
One where successful transistion becomes the core of the school approach, not an add on subject
One where the whole school community is involved in advice, not just one professional

One love ;-)
Mark

]]> Comment on What do people love about their jobs? by mark http://www.aceg.org.uk/2011/10/what-do-people-love-about-their-jobs/#comment-91 mark Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:43:25 +0000 http://www.aceg.org.uk/?p=2962#comment-91 They don't say salary because it's a given. They aren't turning up for free! They don’t say salary because it’s a given. They aren’t turning up for free!

]]> Comment on Members’ Resources by sylvia.walker http://www.aceg.org.uk/members/#comment-90 sylvia.walker Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:13:18 +0000 http://aceg.ritey.com/?page_id=21#comment-90 Great user friendly new= look website. Thanks for all the hard work ......helping us to help them. Kind regards, Sylvia Great user friendly new= look website. Thanks for all the hard work ……helping us to help them.
Kind regards, Sylvia

]]> Comment on Members’ Resources by emma.richardson http://www.aceg.org.uk/members/#comment-40 emma.richardson Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:23:17 +0000 http://aceg.ritey.com/?page_id=21#comment-40 Hi, Sue, its good to see you on here. The website is great, some useful information and resources - good for someone like me who is new to CEIAG Emma Hi,

Sue, its good to see you on here.
The website is great, some useful information and resources – good for someone like me who is new to CEIAG

Emma

]]> Comment on Social Mobility and CEG by Carol James http://www.aceg.org.uk/2011/09/social-mobility-and-ceg-by-carol-james/#comment-11 Carol James Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:21:35 +0000 http://www.aceg.org.uk/?p=2718#comment-11 As part of the ACEG response to the social mobility consultation, it would be great to quote schools with excellent careers education and guidance programmes which have achieved positive destinations for their learners, in disadvantaged areas .... perhaps schools which have had their programme endorsed with the local quality award, schools with very low NEET, etc. I'm trying to make the point that we need quality, well structured CEG programmes to ensure that all young people get the skills etc they need to make informed decisions and successful transitions, including addressing any socio-economic inequalities of limited aspirations etc. Please drop me a line if you know of any such schools! As part of the ACEG response to the social mobility consultation, it would be great to quote schools with excellent careers education and guidance programmes which have achieved positive destinations for their learners, in disadvantaged areas …. perhaps schools which have had their programme endorsed with the local quality award, schools with very low NEET, etc. I’m trying to make the point that we need quality, well structured CEG programmes to ensure that all young people get the skills etc they need to make informed decisions and successful transitions, including addressing any socio-economic inequalities of limited aspirations etc. Please drop me a line if you know of any such schools!

]]> Comment on Social Mobility and CEG by Paul Symes http://www.aceg.org.uk/2011/09/social-mobility-and-ceg-by-carol-james/#comment-10 Paul Symes Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:12:55 +0000 http://www.aceg.org.uk/?p=2718#comment-10 A really important issue I hope as many people as possible take part! A really important issue I hope as many people as possible take part!

]]>