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<p>The Government does not collect data on the number of schools that invite outside
organisations to provide careers advice and guidance to pupils.</p><p> </p><p>Schools
have a duty to secure independent careers guidance on the full range of education
and training options, including apprenticeships and other technical education options.
Sources of independent careers guidance can include, but not be limited to, external
organisations such as education and training providers, employers and careers<ins
class="ministerial">professionals.</ins> <del class="ministerial">providers.</del></p><p>
</p><p>The Government’s statutory guidance on careers is clear that schools should
give other providers who wish to do so the opportunity to engage with pupils, on school
premises, to inform them directly about what they offer. These could include further
education and sixth form colleges, studio schools, university technical colleges and
employers and other providers delivering apprenticeships.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
has established The Careers & Enterprise Company to increase the level of employer
input into schools. The Company’s Enterprise Adviser Network is now live in over 1,300
<del class="ministerial">of the</del> secondary schools and colleges across the country,
connecting young people with local employers to provide experiences of the workplace.</p><p>
</p><p>Careers organisations provide another external source of advice and guidance.
The statutory guidance encourages schools to consult a register of accredited careers
organisations when securing access to face-to-face careers guidance.</p><p> </p>
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