Quality in Careers Standard

Career Seekers Direct is proud to support schools, colleges, and work-based learning providers in achieving the Quality in Careers Standard, the national benchmark for excellence in careers education, information, advice, and guidance. As a licensed awarding body, we assess and accredit organisations against this standard, helping them deliver high-quality career programmes that effectively prepare learners for education, employment, and the world of work.

For more information about the Quality in Careers Standard before contacting us, please visit the official national website: www.qualityincareers.org.uk

Why choose us as your Licensed Awarding Body?

Our Mission

We care deeply about helping education providers and young people develop and succeed.

Personal Support

Half-day face-to-face introductory session plus a dedicated Assessor to guide your assessments.

Practical Advice

Guidance on using your existing approaches, activities, and resources to meet the Standard.

Recognition

Certificates awarded for initial commitment, progress, and successful achievement of the Standard.

Trusted Reputation

Schools and colleges describe us as ‘trusted advisors’, ‘thinking partners’, and ‘innovative’.

Accredited Support

Matrix-accredited for CEIAG services and approved to deliver NCFE and CACHE work-related qualifications.

Extra Services

Our Let’s Do Business digital programme connects young people with employers anytime, including weekends.

Our Expertise

All of our team are highly qualified CEIAG practitioners with recent, hands-on experience across a wide range of education settings, including primary and secondary schools, SEND schools, colleges, alternative learning providers, and hospital schools.

For example, one of our Level 7 qualified practitioners has led CEIAG programmes in secondary schools for over 15 years, while another team member previously served as both Careers Leader and Careers Adviser, significantly developing careers provision to achieve the Quality in Careers Standard.

Our CEO and Founder, Eva Harrison, is an experienced Quality in Careers Standard assessor, a CEIAG specialist, and a Registered Career Development Professional, bringing expert leadership and insight to everything we do.

Achieving the Award

You can achieve the Quality in Careers Standard by following our structured 10-step process, which guides your organisation from initial review and planning through to assessment and recognition, ensuring your careers provision meets national best-practice standards.

01

Email Request to Register and confirm payment option 1 or 2 to: supportingyou@careerseekersdirect.co.uk

03

Prepare for the Initial Assessment by creating an evidence portfolio on Microsoft Teams (or equivalent) and start uploading evidence.

05

Take Part In Initial Assessment.

07

Upload Evidence for Final Assessment.

09

Participate in Final Assessment.

02

Take part in introduction via Teams.

04

Request and pay for Initial Assessment via supportingyou@careerseekersdirect.co.uk

06

Receive Feedback on Initial Assessment.

08

Request and pay for Final Assessment.

10

Receive Final Assessment Report.

Payment Options

Option 1 – Three Instalments:

Pay £665 in three stages via Standing Order or invoice:

First payment on initial registration
Second payment when ready for the Initial Evaluation
Third payment when ready for the Final Assessment
Total: £1,995

Option 2 – Eighteen Monthly Payments:

Pay £111 per month via Standing Order over 18 months.
Note: This option assumes a minimum 18-month timeline to achieve the Standard. The total cost is £1,998, regardless of whether the process takes slightly less or more time.

Work With Us

Find out how we can support you in achieving the Quality in Careers Standard.

Call us on 0345 548 0080, use our Contact Form, or email us at supportingyou@careerseekersdirect.co.uk.

We look forward to working with you to help your organisation succeed.