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Full report here (including data tables and a nice finding that shows awareness of Apprenticeships almost on a par with A-level by Year 11):

www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/3538

On skills: By 16, students rate themselves lower on speaking, listening, leadership and teamwork than they did when they started secondary school. Lots possibly going on here but the focus on speaking skills - weaved through the curriculum could help 5/6

On career confidence: In general young people feel more career ready as they approach transition points, such as Year 11. However there is a confidence gap for those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds – and girls. The highest quality careers education can help mitigate this. 4/6

On future ambitions: YP are really interested in growth sectors - construction, digital and health (in part reflecting some excellent school outreach from those industries). More to do in other critical sectors. Our hope is this data can inform the student 'demand' side of training and courses. 3/6

The survey tool includes questions about aspirations, confidence, different qualification and pathways (apprenticeships, A-levels etc), skills and readiness for work. All together making a composite 'career readiness' score. Key findings include: 2/6

Writing is thinking.