SEND Knowledge Exchange Network: Session 2: Building Pathways: Effective Careers, Information and Guidance Conversations for SEND and High Needs Learners
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6 October 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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SEND 26/27
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This session focuses on equipping college staff with the skills and models needed to deliver effective, one-to-one career information and guidance (CIAG) conversations with students. Drawing on practical approaches, it explores how staff can engage students meaningfully and support their career development, while also highlighting the role of qualified Career Advisers in enhancing guidance provision. Participants will examine strategies for maximising the impact of CIAG within limited resources, including the use of campus-based meetings and online platforms. The session provides actionable insights and tools to ensure that all students receive personalised, high-quality support that informs their progression and career decision-making.
Programme aim
In this Luminate led session, participants will explore effective approaches to careers information, advice and guidance (CIAG) conversations with SEND and high needs learners.
The session will introduce the principles of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), the importance of the Gatsby Benchmarks, and practical communication techniques including active listening and paraphrasing. Participants will review a structured three-stage IAG interview model and consider how meaningful one-to-one conversations can support learners in exploring their future pathways.
The session will also examine approaches for engaging students with qualified Careers Advisers and making effective use of available resources. Through discussion and practical examples, participants will consider how FE provisions can strengthen CIAG support and create opportunities for learners to access personalised careers guidance.
Who is this for?
Teachers and practitioners in the FE and Skills sector; leaders
Programme structure
This is a live online event lasting 60 minutes and is delivered by Luminate Education Group.
• These session are not recorded.
• Any resources and slides will be sent to attendees within a few days after the session to attendees only.
• A certificate will be available via your My ETF dashboard
What will you gain?
Explore approaches to meaningful one-to-one career information and guidance conversations with students, including key communication techniques and structured conversation models.
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