<p>The Government commissioned Ofsted to conduct a thematic review of careers guidance to assess progress. The Skills Commission report confirms Ofsted's view that there is more to do to bring all schools up to the standard of the best. The vision statement and action plan published on 10 September set out how we are going to strengthen careers guidance and our priority is to deliver those commitments. Both documents are available in the House Library.</p><p>We want to increase access to employers and mentors so that young people can be inspired to consider a broad range of careers. The duty on schools to secure independent careers guidance is an important step. We have extended the duty to all 12 to 18-year-olds so that more young people can access the support they need at key transition points.</p>