Good careers guidance helps children understand their options and the steps they need to take to enter the world of work.
It can be particularly important for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or those from disadvantaged backgrounds who may not have the same contacts, information or opportunities outside school as their peers.
Disabled young people and those leaving alternative education provision are more likely to be not in education, employment or training (Neet) or to drop out of further education, training and apprenticeships.
In response to concern about the quality of provision for these vulnerable groups, the Department for Education asked Ofsted to review careers guidance in specialist settings.
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