Youth Ambassador Calls for Better Careers Education in Schools

Call for Curriculum Change

A youth ambassador has urged that careers education in schools be urgently improved and formally embedded within the national curriculum.

Rylie Sweeney’s Appeal

Rylie Sweeney, 19, who represents young people in north-east England as one of the Children’s Commissioner’s ambassadors, stressed the importance of providing students with meaningful work experience.

She suggested that pupils should be given opportunities to contribute to community projects or work on real business initiatives, enabling them to clearly see the impact of their efforts.

Government Response

In response, the Department for Education (DfE) stated that ensuring young people have access to high-quality careers advice and practical work experience continues to be a central priority for the government.

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FAQs

Who is Rylie Sweeney?

Rylie Sweeney is a 19-year-old youth ambassador representing young people in north-east England.

What changes is she calling for?

She wants careers education to be embedded in the national curriculum with more meaningful work experience opportunities.

What examples of work experience did she suggest?

She suggested involvement in community projects and real business initiatives where students can see the outcomes of their work.

How did the Department for Education respond?

The DfE said that providing quality careers advice and practical work experience remains a government priority.