Part of 2. 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education – in the Senedd at 2:17 pm on 11 January 2017.
Can I say that I very much welcome the question and remarks from the Member for Neath? I recognise his description and I recognise that all too often too many children in schools don’t have the opportunities that others may have in order to look and see the breadth of opportunities available to them. Our friend describes careers in law but there are, of course, careers elsewhere that would be equally as inspiring for children and young people. Can I say that secondary schools are required to provide a careers and world of work programme, which does include work-focused experiences? But I think the point that the Member makes is a powerful one and I will look at the guidance that is available to schools on careers and the world of work to ensure that that guidance does ensure that we provide children in school with not only the opportunity to understand this but also provide opportunities for people to visit schools and to inspire children to reach their full potential.