A history of quality awards
This 2017 paper, by David Andrews and Paul Chubb, sets out a brief history of quality awards for CEIAG in England, leading to the creation of the Quality in Careers Standard.
There are a number of quality approaches for schools and colleges in place across the UK, varying by each home nation. Read a summary of the key approaches with links to key resources.
The CDI developed a framework and guidance for careers services and individuals to quality assure their career development interventions. This enables career development professions, supporting young people and adults, to ensure they provide high quality support.
Funded by the Department for Education (DfE), the Quality in Careers Standard is the primary quality mechanism for schools and colleges in England, and is also used by some institutions in Wales and Northern Ireland. It is managed by the Quality in Careers Consortium, of which the CDI is a member.
The matric Standard is also funded by the DfE and is a broader quality system for any organisations that offer information, advice and guidance – from Citizens Advice to career development.
This 2017 paper, by David Andrews and Paul Chubb, sets out a brief history of quality awards for CEIAG in England, leading to the creation of the Quality in Careers Standard.