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<p>The statutory guidance for schools on careers guidance and inspiration, published
by the Department for Education, underpins the duty on schools to secure independent
careers guidance for pupils in years 8-13. Organisations and careers services named
throughout the statutory document and the accompanying non-statutory document are
provided as examples of good practice and are not specifically endorsed by government.
It is for schools to decide how best to fulfil their legal requirements in accordance
with the needs of their pupils, and online careers advice services may form part of
their independent careers provision.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As stated in the
statutory guidance, the National Careers Service offers information and professional
advice about education, training and work to adults and young people aged 13 years
and over. Pupils and their parents can access support via a website, helpline and
web chat. The National Careers Service contractors, website and helpline advisers
all hold and adhere to the government’s Matrix Standard, the recognised national quality
standard for information, advice and guidance services. Award of the Standard is contingent
on the provision of an impartial, professional service.</p><p> </p>
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