Hughes, Deirdre (2013) The changing UK careers landscape : tidal waves, turbulence and transformation. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, Volume 41 (Number 3). pp. 226-239. doi:10.1080/03069885.2013.788131 ISSN 0306-9885.

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Abstract

This article explores how the UK careers landscape in each of the four home nations is changing in response to neo-liberal policies. In this context, careers services are increasingly under pressure to demonstrate their added value, impact and returns on investment. As fiscal arrangements tighten and governments state their preferences and priorities for national careers services, differing strategic responses are beginning to emerge. A quasi-market, experimental approach is now the dominant discourse in England, in contrast to differing and complementary arrangements in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The article suggests that insofar as these developments are transforming national careers services, they are also creating significant challenges which require new forms of policy imagery and imagination for high-impact, all-age careers services.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute for Employment Research
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Education -- Great Britain -- 21st century, Education, Higher -- Great Britain -- 21st century, Education and state -- Great Britain -- 21st century, Education and state -- Europe -- 21st century, Occupations -- Great Britain -- 21st century, Vocational guidance -- Great Britain , Educational counseling -- Great Britain -- 21st century
Journal or Publication Title:	British Journal of Guidance & Counselling
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	0306-9885
Official Date:	28 May 2013
Dates:	Date Event 28 May 2013 Published
Volume:	Volume 41
Number:	Number 3
Page Range:	pp. 226-239
DOI:	10.1080/03069885.2013.788131
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access (Creative Commons)
Date of first compliant deposit:	24 December 2015
Date of first compliant Open Access:	24 December 2015

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