This document details:
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the process for gaining feedback on the draft Career
Education Standard over the course of session 2014/2015;
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the results of this feedback; and
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action taken as a result of feedback ahead of the launch of the standard in September 2015.

01 | Developmental comments
02 | Feedback process
03 | Result of the feedback process
04 | Examples of the online feedback
05 | Next steps
2 | Career Education Standard (3-18) Feedback process

The Career Education Standard (3-18) is the product of partnership working that took place over the course of session 2014/15. Education Scotland, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Government together with local authority networks, employer groups, parent groups and young people engaged in discussion, planning and feedback. The comments which follow were provided by participants during session 2014/15 and aided the development of the standard.
Children and young people
“Need to be told more about career choices younger because finding out in 5 th
and 6 th
year is a bit late for starting to learn something new.”
Young person at Cumnock Conversation Day, October 2014
“We should keep an up-to-date record of what we’re doing so that we can use it later e.g. in applications/interviews.”
Young person at Montrose Conversation Day, March 2015
“Parents should be educated about all pathways.”
Young person at Cumnock Conversation Day, October 2014
“More employers could target schools specifically because it would be good to get a personal insight into what the business does. More emphasis on jobs which have a shortage in employees.”
Young person at Cumnock Conversation Day, October 2014
Parents and carers
“There needs to be a universality for all pupils in many aspects leading up to and including careers guidance. An acceptable benchmark level needs to be agreed upon.”
Parent, March 2015
“It is crucial that parents are fully informed of this journey the child will be following. They should be involved at several points along the route and not just as a tick box at the end.”
Parent, March 15
“There needs to be more support and dedicated training for this aspect of education. Staff specifically need trained not to let personal prejudices or enthusiasm dictate too much on the advice they give. Comprehensive training/tools for teachers/people working in schools about the roles that people undertake. Teachers and guidance staff need to understand what other pathways exist either through local FE and local business. Plenty of discussion and opportunities for the young people to widen knowledge about careers etc. well before actually picking.”
Parent, March 2015
“There should be a framework for business to lend staff for a few hours for careers promotions within schools. More people should be invited into schools from different sectors .”
Parent, March 2015
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Teachers and practitioners
“It is essential to provide learners with a range of real life opportunities to develop and apply skills that prepare them for the world of work. How can they know what they want to be when they grow up if they haven’t had positive experiences of a variety of different work environments and given some thought to the skills set they need to achieve their goals?”
Primary practitioner, April 2015
“Starting this earlier will give pupils more ownership of their own career pathways and give them more time to explore different possibilities and o pportunities.”
Secondary practitioner, April 2015
“Flexible routes are available to young people for example those who want to work and study and who would prefer this to a four year full time degree. More could be done to advertise this to young people .”
University representative
Employers
“ Young ambassadors are highly influential.”
Industry body, December 2014
“There is a need to address stereotypes and ensure that the full range of opportunities in the industries are made known to young people. There are very clear progression routes and career ladder possibilities.”
Industry body, December 2014
“We are passionate about developing young people.”
Training Manager, November 2014
“Is the message getting out there about the range of opportunities within the industries?”
Industry body, December 2014
4 | Career Education Standard (3-18) Feedback process

Early thinking and draft materials were shared through direct engagement by Education Scotland staff with partners including a variety of local authority networks (see below for examples). In addition an early draft was released in May 2015 for feedback via an online survey. The survey was promoted by Education Scotland, Scottish Government and Skills Development Scotland. It remained open for six weeks and closed on 3 July 2015.
Who gave feedback through the online survey?
In the online feedback, respondents identified themselves using the following categories:
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Parent/carer and member organisation
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Local Authority Staff
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Primary Head Teacher, depute Principal Teacher
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Secondary Staff
– Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher; Principal Teacher, Principal
Teacher Pastoral, Support/Guidance
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College Staff
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University Staff
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Skills Development Scotland Staff – Area/Regional Manager; Work Coach; Career
Coach and other worker
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Post 16 education sector agency
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Private Training Provider
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Trade union organisation and professional body
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Employer – small and large enterprise
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Training Board
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Equalities specialist
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Third Sector
– organisation; charity and intermediary
Who gave feedback through additional engagement with Education Scotland?
Information was also received from the following engagements:
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local authority networks including the Scottish C ouncils’ Enterprise Education Network
(SCEEN) and the inter-authority World of Work Network;
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the National DYW Group, Glasgow DYW Group and The North East DYW Group;
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Local authorities – Fife Partnership, Perth and Kinross Council and Argyll and Bute
Council through the involvement of staff and young people at Conversation Days;
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the National Parent Forum Scotland (NPFS) and Scottish Parent Teacher Council
(SPTC);
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Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA);
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CfE Implementation Group and CfE Management Board;
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Federation of Small Businesses; and
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Equate Scotland
What happened with the feedback?
Feedback was analysed by Education Scotland and Skills Development Scotland.
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What were the headline messages from the feedback and engagements?
The messages that came through the various engagements Education Scotland held were consistent with the feedback received via the online survey.
The feedback received on the Draft Career Education Standard (3-18) was very positive with respondents endorsing the document as ambitious, comprehensive and covering learners at all stages 3-18.
Feedback showed that the entitlements for children and young people and the expectations for all partners - parents/carers, teachers/practitioners, employers and Skills Development Scotland
- were clearly explained.
Feedback showed respondents’ belief that, when implemented, the standard will help prepare children and young people for the world of work.
The language could be simplified and equalities strengthened.
What changes were made to the standard as a result of the feedback?
The main areas that have been amended as a result of feedback include:
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equalities - a distinct section has been added to give more prominence to this aspect of the standard. This demonstrates the responsibility of all partners to deliver on equalities;
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enterprise/entrepreneurship/self-employment and rights and responsibilities have been added as new entitlements for children and young people;
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employers – this has been streamlined to provide clear statements for contribution rather than further ways employers could support;
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glossary - this has been simplified;
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I can statements – these have been reviewed in the light of feedback and a number added to reflect the additional entitlements for children and young people;
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views expressed during the development of the standard were removed and included in this feedback; and
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progression frameworks – these were identified in feedback as helpful. These will be worked on with teachers/practitioners as the standard is tested over the coming months. They will be made available through the online professional learning community.
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Here is a sample of the responses from the six week online feedback
9%
2%
24%
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
64%
3%
4%
4%
21%
24%
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
Did Not Answer
44%
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4%
3% 3%
31%
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
Did Not Answer
59%
5%
5%
4%
7%
21%
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not applicable
Did Not Answer
58%
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Launch of the standard
The standard will be launched at The Scottish Learning Festival on 23 September 2015 by Ms. Angela
Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning. It will be supported by a seminar at the Learning Festival jointly presented by Scottish Government, Education Scotland and Skills
Development Scotland. The Career Education Standard is one of a suite of documents which includes the Standard for Work Placements and the Guidance on School/Employer Partnerships.
Supporting implementation
The Career Education Standard will be implemented over the course of session 2015/16 and beyond.
Several local authorities have agreed to engage with the standard as early adopters. This activity will enable Skills Development Scotland and Education Scotland to engage in further development work to support teachers and practitioners so that they may all become familiar with the standard and progress towards embedding it in their practice.
Over the course of session 2015/16, the DYW Regional Groups will become established and grow across Scotland. This will help deliver the expectations outlined for employers.
Beyond 2015/16
The standard will be reviewed in the light of experience in March 2017.
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