Asks for clarification on whether the Bill extends statutory careers advice duty to academies and inquires about the number of academies not currently providing such guidance.

Supports the idea that formal careers advice can be complemented by volunteers from various professions coming into schools to discuss their career paths, thus providing a more diverse range of options for students.

Emphasises the importance of the Bill in uplifting deprived communities by raising aspirations and ensuring that children have access to career advice, helping them navigate their future paths despite socioeconomic challenges.

Highlights the upcoming education White Paper which places employers at the heart of the curriculum, potentially benefiting deprived communities by providing more practical and career-oriented learning experiences.

Supports the integration of technical education with careers advice as mandated by the Baker clause, seeing it as a complementary measure to enhance career guidance for young people in England.

Supports the proposal for vocational education partnerships, emphasising the importance of such partnerships in Strangford. He highlights his long-standing involvement with local colleges and schools, stressing the need to provide career pointers through these institutions. Mentions specific skills demand in construction and agriculture sectors. Emphasises the role of ICT in career opportunities. Notes a significant gap in engineering courses in Northern Ireland despite numerous job openings, urging for more engagement and future-proofing young people's opportunities.

Ms McVey argues that consistent careers advice is essential to change students' lives. She mentions a statistic suggesting that 65% of children in primary school will enter jobs not yet invented, stressing the importance of future-focused guidance. Ms McVey also advocates for better coordination between schools and external organisations, such as the National Careers Service, to provide comprehensive support.

Strongly supports the Bill and highlights its relevance to Welsh education. Emphasises the importance of careers guidance for young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Supports the extension of career guidance requirements to include children in year 7 and the implementation of 'Skills for Jobs' White Paper proposals. Acknowledges the role of technical and vocational routes alongside academic ones.

Intervened to ask the Labour Opposition whether they would commit to working with Jonathan Gullis, a Conservative MP who introduced a Bill for Ofsted oversight of multi-academy trusts. Holden supports the idea that some MATs need extra scrutiny in areas such as careers education.

In her intervention, Lia Nici argued against the notion that increased funding necessarily leads to better educational outcomes. She highlighted her 22-year experience in education and pointed out that Labour's previous large-scale funding efforts did not improve education quality but instead disrupted existing good practices.

Supports the Bill, highlighting Hopwood Hall College's robust careers programme. Advocates for industry placements to ensure students have workplace experience and lifelong learning. Emphasises the importance of virtual events during the pandemic to keep career programmes running. Highlights the need for best practice sharing among colleges and partnerships with other institutions like Rochdale College. Discusses the transition of students to more suitable courses based on their needs. Commends apprenticeships, citing a positive example from his constituency team.

Supports the Bill proposed by Mark Jenkinson, advocating for careers guidance in state-funded schools across England. Emphasises that starting early is essential and aligns with the Gatsby benchmarks to address future challenges. Highlights the importance of embedding aspiration at an early age to link career aspirations directly to educational pathways. Provides a real-world example from Furness College in his constituency, showcasing increased apprentice uptake among disadvantaged students. Commends the work of Right2Work and other local organisations in supporting young people's career development.

Supports the idea of parity between technical and academic education. Advocates for bringing outside expertise into schools to enhance careers advice, citing personal experience with his brother's career path in carpentry despite poor initial guidance. Implores devolved Administrations, especially the Welsh Government, to consider implementing similar measures as proposed by the Bill.

Virginia Crosbie supports the Bill, emphasising its importance for providing careers advice in secondary schools. She shares her personal journey and highlights how crucial it is to have guidance and support at every step of life. She also discusses the economic challenges faced by Anglesey due to a lack of local employment opportunities, advocating for tailored education that aligns with future job prospects in industries like renewable energy. Crosbie urges the Welsh Government to adopt similar measures.

Steve Double supports the Bill, emphasising its importance in providing quality careers advice to students. He discusses his own career journey and highlights the need for better guidance to help young people aspire towards a variety of career paths. He also mentions the lack of aspiration among young people in Cornwall and the importance of raising their aspirations through good-quality careers advice. Double advocates for creating local opportunities and improving soft skills training, such as T-levels, to prepare students for the workforce. He also addresses misconceptions about jobs in tourism and hospitality, arguing that these sectors offer valuable career prospects.

[INTERVENTION] Anthony Mangnall agrees with Steve Double's point about raising aspirations among young people in areas like the south-west. He notes that many residents look to move away for career opportunities and sees this Bill as an opportunity to highlight immediate local job prospects and encourage entrepreneurship.

[INTERVENTION] Virginia Crosbie congratulates Steve Double on becoming a grandfather and agrees that this Bill will benefit not only current children but also future generations, such as baby George.

Ms Hart supports the Bill, emphasising the importance of providing comprehensive careers advice to students from year 7 onwards. She cites a local programme in her constituency that provided opportunities for young people to visit financial institutions in London, which inspired them and opened their eyes to potential career paths. Ms Hart argues that the Bill complements the Government's existing initiatives such as the 'Skills for Jobs' White Paper and highlights the role of businesses in providing careers advice. She also mentions a local company's initiative to engage with schools and colleges to provide high-skilled job training, underscoring the need for collaboration between educational institutions and employers.

Mr. Wood supports the Bill, emphasising that all young people need access to high-quality independent careers guidance regardless of whether they attend academy or maintained schools. He argues for an up-to-date understanding of the job market and stresses the importance of recognising diverse career paths beyond traditional graduate-focused roles. Mr. Wood highlights the necessity of a skilled careers service providing relevant advice.

Ms. Nici supports the Bill, stressing the importance of quality and relevance in independent career guidance. She calls for a mix of experienced professionals and young individuals to offer insights that resonate with students. Ms. Nici argues for making careers guidance fun and relevant to ensure that students understand the value of their education and are excited about future opportunities.

Congratulates Mark Jenkinson for choosing careers guidance in schools as his priority. Highlights her background as a former apprentice and her belief that all young people should learn about technical education routes. Acknowledges the importance of T-levels, work experience opportunities, and extending careers advice to younger children. Emphasises the need to lower barriers for young people and provide high-quality careers advice to level up opportunity for disadvantaged youth.