A long-awaited careers strategy has been published by the government in response to calls for schools to do more to reduce the number of children not in education, employment or training (Neet).
The document, Careers Strategy: Making the Most of Everyone's Skills and Talents, prioritises support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children, as, according to the strategy, research shows they get the least amount of careers guidance affecting their future work and life prospects.
The strategy contains a set of measures to help schools provide careers advice more effectively. These include appointing a careers leader, for which £4m has been set aside to train staff in at least 500 schools in areas of England where support is most needed.
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