Pupils get online career guidance

Every pupil in Renfrewshire will have access to an online account with personalised support in choosing courses and planning a career.

The move is one of a raft of recommendations in a review of the education system for 15-24 year olds.

From 2019, school pupils will have their own learner account where they can record their skills and qualifications and receive help in planning next steps into further learning or work.

Other recommendations to be taken up by education bosses includes more advice and guidance on postschool options, a better balance of work- based and academic skills, and improved collaboration between schools, colleges and universities.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: “Our school leavers now have a widening range of opportunities available – from industryled technical professional options to long standing well-established academic routes.

“But what is clear is there is no single route to success in life.

“With a record proportion of school leavers going on to a positive destination, there is much to celebrate already.

“This review will build on firm foundations and challenges all of us within the education and skills sector to go further.

“Ensuring the right advice, support and guidance fits seamlessly around a pupil is vital.

“Schools, c o l l e g e s, universities and employers must work together to help young people navigate what is, rightly, a wide and varied range of post-school opportunities.

“Taking forward these recommendations wi l l require strong leadership across the sector but will ensure all young people are supported to take the learner journey that is right for them.”

For more details on the Learner Journey Review visit http:// www. gov. scot/ Publications/2018/05/4774