01 March 2026
ADR Wales: Who Receives Careers Advice After Compulsory Education?
A new ADR Wales Data Insight examines which young people in Wales receive careers guidance after KS4, revealing significant differences linked to attainment, deprivation and prior engagement with Careers Wales.
The report highlights clear inequalities in access to careers advice after compulsory education. Young people with higher GCSE attainment, those from less deprived backgrounds and those who had engaged with Careers Wales during KS4 are significantly more likely to receive post‑16 guidance. Learners facing disadvantage or lower attainment are less likely to access support, despite being at greater risk of becoming NEET.
The analysis shows that gaps in access to guidance can have long‑term consequences for young people’s progression. Without timely support, those already facing disadvantage may struggle to navigate transitions into FE, training or employment. The report reinforces the importance of strong data‑sharing arrangements between schools, Careers Wales and local authorities to identify learners who may otherwise fall through the gaps. As Wales continues to reform its post‑16 landscape, the findings provide valuable evidence to inform decisions on how CEIAG can be delivered more consistently and equitably across regions.
Read more about who receives careers advice and guidance following compulsory education.
The report highlights clear inequalities in access to careers advice after compulsory education. Young people with higher GCSE attainment, those from less deprived backgrounds and those who had engaged with Careers Wales during KS4 are significantly more likely to receive post‑16 guidance. Learners facing disadvantage or lower attainment are less likely to access support, despite being at greater risk of becoming NEET.
The analysis shows that gaps in access to guidance can have long‑term consequences for young people’s progression. Without timely support, those already facing disadvantage may struggle to navigate transitions into FE, training or employment. The report reinforces the importance of strong data‑sharing arrangements between schools, Careers Wales and local authorities to identify learners who may otherwise fall through the gaps. As Wales continues to reform its post‑16 landscape, the findings provide valuable evidence to inform decisions on how CEIAG can be delivered more consistently and equitably across regions.
Read more about who receives careers advice and guidance following compulsory education.
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