Lang Lang, the world famous Chinese pianist, was only two-years-old when he saw Tom attempting to play Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor in a Tom and Jerry cartoon on TV. From then on, he wanted to play and he wanted to wear a tuxedo just like Tom's! Tom of the Tom and Jerry cartoons is not most people's idea of an inspirational role model; but I've always been interested in the impact of early life experiences on individuals' career thinking.
One of the big items of news last week was the publication on cegnet of the resources pack that accompanies the Statutory Guidance: Impartial Careers Education. It's the first item on the list of downloads on the home page.
You'll find lots of useful stuff in the pack including briefings, audit toools, a new framework 7-19, ten new lesson activities (Ways & Choices Set 2) and a DVD on 14-19 Choices. The DVD features four case studies to illustrate the A level/GCSE, Diploma, Apprenticeship and Foundation Learning pathways. Some of you will recognise Jayne North, IAG champion for the north-west, as the careers adviser in the DVD. Do post a reply here to let others in the community know which of the resources you find really useful. We're all busy so it's great to read particular recommendations.
If you haven't yet subscribed to the CEIAG newsletter, the January edition on cegnet includes a briefing I've written on Ofsted, self-evaluation and CEIAG.
I've also just come across a new blog which might interest you as well. Have a look at Tristram Hooley's Adventures in Career Development blog (http://adventuresincareerdevelopment.posterous.com/).
Hi Anthony
What a fantasic resource on Cegnet! I have just watched the video links about 14-19 choices and I was really impressed at how well it explains the different options available. I am to give a talk to Connexions PA's on the Diploma, how it works, what it's like for learners in a few weeks so I will use the video link.
Best wishes Nia