Quality in Careers Standard – Secondary Schools and Colleges

Helping you to achieve a nationally validated quality standard

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Quality in Careers Standard

The Quality in Careers Standard is a nationally validated quality standard. It recognises best practice and innovation in CEIAG delivery, provision, and programmes and is valid for three years.

Career Connect was the first careers organisation in the country to achieve Licensed Awarding Body status for the Quality in Careers Standard.

The standard is also fully aligned with all Gatsby Benchmarks.

In order to achieve the award, settings must meet the statutory requirements and every Gatsby Benchmark.

Each school or college undertaking the award is allocated an expert mentor to support you in collating and presenting the evidence required to achieve the award. The full award lasts for three years. Schools and colleges will need to complete reaccreditation after three years of holding an award.

The programme that we deliver includes the full award and reaccreditation.

Quality Award Annual Review

The Quality Award Annual Review is an annual Information, Advice and Guidance check-up with a consultant. This is for schools and colleges that have a current Quality Award Accreditation. It ensures that you are staying on track with quality provision and highlights best practice.

Quality in Careers Standard Reaccreditation

The Quality in Careers Standard Reaccreditation is applicable for any school or college that has previously completed a Quality in Careers Standard mark that is due to expire three years after completion.

The reaccreditation allows for the renewal of the quality mark and the reassurance of a high standard of careers programme delivery.

Not sure if you're ready for the Quality in Careers standard?

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We also offer a careers programme health check for schools want to test the process.

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We can support you on your Quality in Careers journey.

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