A sample of 120 school inspection reports from the past two years has found that careers guidance within schools is improving, according to Ofsted.

Ofsted says it has seen evidence of more integrated, coherent and effective careers strategies in more schools, with more frequent opportunities for pupils to access workshops, themed events, work experience and contact with employers.

Inspectors believe that the DfE’s statutory guidance published earlier this year, which includes a legal duty for students to have access to providers of technical education and apprenticeships, is contributing to the improvement in careers advice.