Promoting effective careers practice (FES Connect) Hot topic series 2024/25

Hot topic one

• Action research findings and sharing best practice
  Tuesday 22 October 2024, 10am - 11am

In 23/24, 3 colleges completed action research into different aspects of careers education. This webinar will present findings and provide opportunity for delegates to ask questions of the providers, focused on learning and how to translate best practice to different settings. Action research topic covered: employer engagement for SEND learners, supporting learners in digital recruitment and selection; and a multi-site standardised approach to delivering and embedding careers.

Hot topic two

• Parental engagement findings and sharing best practice
  Tuesday 28 January 2025, 10am - 11am

Colleges share their approaches to parental engagement in careers education. Through action research, three colleges have tested different approaches to parental engagement. We hear about their journey, successes and challenges, drawing out best practice for future amplification.

Hot topic three

• Using data to inform careers impact
  Tuesday 18 March 2025, 10am - 11am

Using a college case study, we examine how data is used to inform impactful careers practice that not only meets local skills’ needs but shapes provision to meet the needs of all learners.

Hot topic four

• Building an individualised approach for the careers education journey
  Tuesday 10 June 2025 - 10am -11am
  

We examine what contributes to a truly individualised student careers learning journey and how this has worked in practice through a college case study.