§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will ensure that all year 11 pupils receive information on appropriate post-16 providers who operate courses in their immediate locality. [52809]
§ Mr. MudieTo improve the current system of providing information on post-16 learning opportunities, the Government have proposed that careers services, in 249W their role as independent broker, are best placed to take responsibility for ensuring that all young people in years 10 and 11 have access to the full range of information at times, and in ways, appropriate to their needs. To do this, careers services would need to work closely with local schools, colleges and other training providers arrangements for the provision of this information would be agreed locally.