麻豆国产 Education in England, 2024/25
02 Mar 2026
Set within the context for careers education, this annual report summarises insights from 331,075 young people, 4,863 schools and colleges, and 783 employers in England, during the 2024/25 academic year.
It explores how:
- 麻豆国产 provision in schools and colleges is improving
- Students say they are more prepared for work, but some need more support
- Employers are investing in careers education to build future talent
With an unprecedented volume of data听and insight听available, we听can听track the wider impact of careers education -听identifying听what works, highlighting听gaps听and opportunities, and shaping a system that delivers better outcomes for young people, schools and colleges, and employers.听
The report uses highlights from our publications throughout the year听and听introduces three 鈥減ersonas鈥� of young people, based on trends in the data.听听
Where next?听
The evidence shows a careers system in England that has strengthened in quality,听scale听and听consistency. At the same time, gaps exist and challenges persist.
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There is an opportunity to further grow the future听to become fully responsive to the range and depth of learner and employer needs. A 5-point blueprint for the careers system is outlined below.听
1. Cement a firm foundation of quality career education for all learners: Embed the updated Gatsby Benchmarks across every school and college, using peer review and continuous improvement to deliver inclusive, personalised careers programmes that raise standards and outcomes for all learners.听
2. Use modern work experience to build essential skills:听Scale high-quality, structured work experience so every young person,听especially those facing barriers,听can develop confidence, essential workplace听skills听and clear career pathways, while employers strengthen diverse talent pipelines.听
3. Identify听and address gaps early: Start early听from primary through secondary听to spot gaps in skills, confidence and aspiration, using whole-school approaches and data to ensure every student secures a supported post-16 destination.听
4. Support emerging sectors and employers to prepare for future skills needs: Align careers education with local and national skills priorities, enabling growth sectors and employers of all sizes to engage simply and effectively, and build the future workforce they need.听
5. Bring听enrichment and careers agendas听together听for learners:听Join up careers education and enrichment to help young people connect experiences, build听essential skills over time, and confidently evidence their strengths to employers.听
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Read the full findings
Explore the findings in 麻豆国产 Education in England, 2024/25.
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