Written Question · S3W-31387 · Session 3
What plans it has to ensure that career guidance practitioners responsible for the delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence receive the ne…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to ensure that career guidance practitioners responsible for the delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence receive the necessary training.
The answer
Career Guidance Practitioners are well placed to support young people to develop the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence. Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the main employer of Career Guidance Practitioners in Scotland, represent the interests of Career Guidance Practitioners on the Curriculum for Excellence Management Board.
SDS Career Guidance staff should be involved in continuing professional development opportunities at a local level that will assist them in contributing to Curriculum for Excellence. This reflects the fact that although SDS is the main employer of career guidance practitioners in Scotland, teachers, school pastoral and guidance staff and others have key roles to play in supporting young people in their future career choices.
SDS Career Guidance staff should be involved in continuing professional development opportunities at a local level that will assist them in contributing to Curriculum for Excellence. This reflects the fact that although SDS is the main employer of career guidance practitioners in Scotland, teachers, school pastoral and guidance staff and others have key roles to play in supporting young people in their future career choices.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-31387 by reference.