What's IAG? An acronym for information, advice and guidance. UnlikeConnexions, for example, it's a "what it says on the tin" kind of brandname.
But what is it? Part of the Youth Matters proposals, which means itapplies to England only. It's a newer version of the role Connexions hasbeen playing in providing advice to young people. The idea is thatchildren's trusts, or schools and colleges, commission providers todeliver an holistic information, advice and guidance service to 11- to19-year-olds. Since the 14 to 19 curriculum changes will be up andrunning from 2008, advice services and careers counsellors need to beready to offer an information, advice and guidance service this year. Aspart of this development, the Government has published a set of qualitystandards for the information, advice and guidance service, which is outfor consultation.
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