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PAs from Calderdale & Kirklees Careers act as the named PA for most young people in compulsory education in Calderdale and Kirklees. During the school year, our PAs contact young people individually or in groups. We offer:

• Personal Adviser (PA) in every school
• additional support for young people at risk
• specialist careers information

PAs and school staff undertake a holistic assessment of need for each young person in the cohort. Young people are identified for additional support in Year 11 if they are considered at risk of not entering employment, education or training. Those identified for additional support are prioritised for one-to-one guidance. Those not considered at risk are seen in small groups and are offered the opportunity to request a one-to-one interview.

PAs are all professionally trained to provide specialist careers information and advice on post-16 options. As part of this PAs will discuss with young people how their personal circumstances affect their choices. Young people with serious barriers to progression will be referred to other specialist PAs where appropriate.

	11-16 section - for information about our services to young people aged 11-16.
	16-19 section - for information about our services to young people aged 16-19.