Careers education

Overview of the evidence-base underpinning careers education and its impact on pupils’ skills and outcomes

Authors: Dr Deirdre Hughes OBE, Dr Anthony Mann, Dr Sally-Anne Barnes, Beate Baldauf and Rachael McKeown (Institute for Employment Research / Education and Employers Research)

This literature review explores the impact of careers education on educational, employment, and social outcomes. It identifies the approaches that show promise, those that require further evaluation, and the evidence gaps that remain.