Career evaluation for schools
The Career Standards Framework gives schools a clear way to build and review a high-quality career counselling system.
The framework
What the standards define
The standards describe what effective career guidance looks like at every stage, from early exploration to university and career transition.
The framework is built on clear criteria, measurable indicators and developmental rubrics. It helps schools plan, carry out, monitor and keep improving their career counselling.
It puts structure, consistency, collaboration and student-centred support first, not only outcomes.
What schools do
How the framework guides schools
- Set up strong leadership and clear career counselling responsibilities
- Offer structured one-to-one and group guidance across year levels
- Use reliable assessment and interpretation processes
- Involve parents and teachers in real collaboration
- Track progress with tracking systems and clear goals
- Support admission pathways and long-term student success
Fair review
A developmental approach
The framework is developmental. Schools at different stages are judged fairly, with attention to growth, sustainability and long-term impact.
Applying the standards helps a school build a coherent career culture. Students learn to understand themselves, explore options and make informed decisions about the future.
Materials
What is included
The evaluation set includes standards for educational leadership in spreadsheet and document form, and a document of sample interview questions. Editable files are available on request. You can also see the framework page and the school programmes.
Questions
Common questions
What is the Career Standards Framework?
It is a set of standards that shows schools what effective career counselling looks like, using criteria, indicators and developmental rubrics.
Does it judge schools only on results?
No. It focuses on structure, consistency, collaboration and student-centred support, not just outcomes.
Is it fair to schools just starting out?
Yes. It is developmental, so schools at different stages are evaluated fairly, with a focus on growth and sustainability.
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