The 2026 Careers Statutory Guidance: Where Should Schools Start?

Description

Join author and careers leader Shana Kiely for this practical webinar exploring the new 2026 Careers Guidance Statutory Guidance and discover three actionable steps to build a strong whole-school careers programme, overcome common challenges, and confidently plan your next steps.

Audience

Careers leaders, Headteachers, employability and guidance practitioners.

Webinar Description

The Department for Education’s 2026 Statutory Guidance places renewed emphasis on stable careers programmes, strategic leadership, and whole-school approaches to careers education.

Join award-nominated Careers Lead Shana Kiely, author of Whole-School Careers Education, for a practical discussion on what the new guidance means for schools and where careers leaders should focus first.

Drawing on her experience across secondary education, further education, higher education, and the third sector, Shana will share three practical starting points for schools, discuss common implementation challenges, and answer attendees’ questions.

Whether you’re reviewing your current provision or planning for the year ahead, this session will help you take confident next steps.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the key implications of the 2026 Statutory Guidance
• Learn three practical actions to begin implementation
• Explore common challenges and effective solutions
• Gain insights from whole-school careers education practice
• Participate in a live Q&A with Shana Kiely

Gatsby Benchmarks

This webinar supports Gatsby Benchmark 1 by exploring how schools can build and sustain a stable careers programme, with practical guidance on leadership, planning, and embedding careers education across the whole school.

Author Bio

Shana Kiely is an accomplished career development specialist and the Careers Leader at Challney High School for Girls, part of the Chiltern Learning Trust. With extensive experience spanning Higher Education, FE, secondary education, and the Third Sector, she specialises in NEET tracking and intervention, community partnerships, and policy alignment.