§ Mr. SimmondsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many practising qualified teachers(a) were qualified careers advisers and (b) provided careers guidance in schools in each year since 1997. [172627]
§ Mr. MilibandInformation on the numbers of qualified teachers who are also qualified careers advisers is only available in respect of those who teach careers as a specific subject. This information was published in table 24 of the School Workforce in England Volume 2003 edition and is available from the House of Commons Library or downloaded from the following internet link: www.dfes.gov.uk/rsgateway/DBA/OL/v000443/index.shtml.
This information is not collected on an annual basis.
Careers advice in schools may also take place within other contexts such as during the provision of Personal Social and Health Education. Information is not available in respect of this provision.