Education (Extension of Duty to Provide Careers Guidance) Bill - Clause 1 - Extension of duty to provide careers guidance in schools

Supports Sir Christopher Chope's emphasis on good-quality careers guidance but argues against making advice objective, stating it is subjective and should vary based on local labour market conditions. Acknowledges the need for schools to have regard to statutory guidance that includes adherence to Gatsby benchmarks.

Congratulates Mark Jenkinson on reaching this stage with his Bill and offers Labour's support. Stresses the importance of careers guidance in promoting social mobility, noting it is often the first time young people get to explore their future opportunities.

Marson shares her personal background to highlight the importance of career opportunities. She believes that having diverse career paths and choices is fundamental for levelling up and achieving a fulfilling life.

Clarkson supports the intention behind the amendments but does not support them if they are pressed to a vote. He appreciates the emphasis on quality careers advice and shares his own experience of career redirection.

Baynes commends Mark Jenkinson for bringing forward this Bill. He expresses some sympathy with Sir Christopher Chope’s amendments but ultimately feels that the current provisions of the Bill are sufficient.

Fletcher acknowledges her procedural mistake and expresses readiness to speak on Third Reading, indicating support for the Bill as it stands.

Bailey voices concern about potential unintended consequences from Sir Christopher Chope's amendments. He supports the spirit of the amendments but worries they might not account for local social and economic needs.

Morrissey commends Mark Jenkinson's work on education and supports extending career duty to all pupils. She raises issues with how amendments might target inequality but suggests further scrutiny and funding incentives.

Emphasised the importance of quality careers guidance, citing Ferndown Upper School's T-level journey as an example. Acknowledged the need for independent guidance providers to act in pupils' best interests. Reiterated that Ofsted inspections will include adherence to Gatsby benchmarks.

Instructed MPs to focus on debating amendments rather than preparing for Third Reading, ensuring the debate remains relevant and focused.

Reiterated his concerns about schools not complying with Gatsby benchmarks. Questioned the current responsibility placement on guidance providers rather than schools themselves, suggesting it undermines accountability.

Emphasised the importance of embedding careers advice throughout secondary education and ensuring consistent quality across all state-funded schools. Stressed the need for a joined-up system involving employers, education providers, and careers advisers.

Welcomed the Bill's aim to improve career advice but highlighted the need for professionalisation of careers guidance. Criticised current approaches that rely on online quizzes instead of face-to-face conversations with trained professionals.

Stressed the importance of face-to-face interactions between young people and careers professionals, advocating for a more personal approach to career guidance beyond online tools.

Perkins supports the Bill, stating it is an important step towards ensuring consistent careers guidance in schools. He criticises previous government policies that led to a reduction in career services and highlights Labour's proposals for compulsory work experience and professional careers advice once a week at every school.

Congratulates the bill proposer on introducing an important Bill. Emphasises the importance of teaching entrepreneurship and digital skills in schools, noting that one in four Brits operate a side business contributing £72 billion to the UK economy. Highlights the need for school curriculums to reflect modern employment trends.

Supports the Bill, highlighting his own experience of careers guidance in secondary school and its impact on shaping his career vision. Commends the provision of independent advice from year 7 onwards as crucial for early exposure to diverse career opportunities.

Highlights the importance of comprehensive careers guidance in enabling social mobility and supporting young people's choices. Emphasises the need for a variety of career speakers to visit schools, praising government initiatives such as the Baker clause and Skills for Jobs White Paper.

Emphasises the need for parity in providing education and guidance to young people. Mentions a boxing club that helps excluded students gain academic qualifications, strength, belief, confidence, and future opportunities. Expresses hope for government support and recognises the potential of such initiatives to inspire future leaders.

Highlights the importance of careers guidance in deprived areas, citing her own experience where university was not initially seen as an option. Supports technical qualifications and education having parity with other types of education. Advocates for inclusivity and support for young people on the autism spectrum.

Commends the Bill's emphasis on career guidance, highlighting statistics about business professionals working with schools and colleges. Stresses the importance of equipping young people for multiple careers in a global context and notes the need to continuously strive for better educational provision.

Acknowledges the variability of career advice access, noting it often depends on local schools and can be a postcode lottery. Supports early setting out of future education options for students, as per Gatsby benchmarks. Mentions her experience in securing work experience that helped shape her career path.

Praised the Bill for improving careers advice, emphasising its importance in guiding young people's future paths. Highlighted the need for consistent quality of careers guidance across secondary schools and commended the focus on apprenticeships.

Supported the Bill, emphasising its role in promoting social mobility, aspiration among young people, and understanding that students learn differently. Praised local colleges for their constructive working relationship and their efforts to identify students who may benefit from alternative educational pathways.

Welcomed the Bill, highlighting personal experiences with inadequate careers advice and advocating for better support systems. Emphasised the importance of early guidance in broadening young people's horizons and opportunities.

Stressed the significance of providing careers advice to underprivileged students, using a personal anecdote to illustrate the systemic failure in supporting talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Supports the Bill as it applies to England but acknowledges that Wales can also learn from its principles. Emphasises the importance of better careers guidance for young people in deprived areas and highlights the role of enterprise advisers, noting their number has increased significantly to 3,300. Mentors from business are crucial in giving young people ambition and connecting businesses with education communities. Advocates for careers advice during the recovery from the pandemic and mentions its importance for those not going to university.

Expresses gratitude towards all hon. Members supporting the Bill, highlighting its cross-party support. Stresses the importance of skills reform in the country and supports the government's Skills and Post-16 Education Bill that complements this effort. Mentions the value of careers guidance for young people from alternative provision settings with a personal example to illustrate how practical vocational education can inspire career choices. Reaffirms the Government’s commitment to providing high-quality careers education, ensuring all young people have access regardless of background.