House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Correction
23 January 2020 · Department for Education
Proposed by Michelle Donelan Con Chippenham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The statement addresses an incorrect response given in a previous parliamentary question about the number of careers advisers employed by schools.
- Data on the role of staff, including careers advisers, is collected via the School Workforce Census.
- As of November 2018, there are 264 schools with recorded career advisers, though this may not include all staff who fulfil this role due to contract lengths and multiple roles.
Issue summary
The statement addresses an incorrect response given in a previous parliamentary question about the number of careers advisers employed by schools.
Action requested
The correct information is provided stating that data on the role of staff, including careers advisers, is collected via the School Workforce Census. As of November 2018, there are 264 schools with recorded career advisers, though this may not include all staff who fulfil this role due to contract lengths and multiple roles.
Key facts
- Information on staff roles in schools is collected through the School Workforce Census.
- Data from November 2018 indicates that there are 264 schools with a recorded career adviser.
- Staff may have contracts of 28 days or less or be allocated to other roles, affecting the accuracy of recorded data.