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.
Quality assurance in schools and colleges
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.
Quality assurance of career development interventions
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.
Quality in Careers Standard
The Quality in Careers Standard is the primary quality mechanism for schools and colleges. It is accessible in England, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands and is fully aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks for 'Good Career Guidance'.
It is managed by the Quality in Careers Consortium, of which the CDI is a member.
matrix Standard
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.
