In the past month, Lewisham and Warwickshire have announced plans to scrap their Connexions services before alternative provision is in place, with several other local authorities expected to follow suit.
One of the options being considered by the councils is using schools and colleges to provide careers advice to young people and then purchasing additional services from external providers.
Denise Bertuchi, assistant national officer for education and children's services at Unison, said: "The Education Bill states clearly that local authorities are obliged to provide impartial and professional careers advice to young people," she said. "If there's sufficient evidence to show this isn't happening, we're investigating the possibility of a judicial review this summer."
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