Universal Career Service

HC Deb 02 December 2002 vol 395 c567W

Dr. Francis

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans he has to develop a universal career service. [82887]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

Through the Connexions Service, all young people aged 13 to 19 in England will have access to a Personal Adviser (PA). One of the key roles of the Connexions PA is to provide independent information, advice and guidance on learning and career options. Support may be delivered in class or small group settings, or through one-to-one interviews, depending on the young person's needs. The Connexions Service is now operating in 44 Partnership areas and there will be complete coverage (in all 47 areas, i.e. in all 150 English local education authorities) by 2003.