HC Deb 28 October 1999 vol 336 c981W
27. Mr. Willis

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to establish nationally validated quality standards for careers education and guidance. [94283]

Mr. Wicks

We have no plans to introduce standards for careers education and guidance provision. However, on 19 October, we launched the national occupational standards for careers teachers and others who deliver careers education and guidance in schools and colleges. These enable teachers to evaluate their skills and knowledge against recognised national standards and develop careers education and guidance provision.