Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 107199

Universities: Vocational Guidance

Tabled: 20 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026

Question

James Naish

LabourRushcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to (a) encourage and (b) mandate that universities provide life-long career guidance and support to alumni.

Answer

Josh MacAlister
Universities in England are autonomous, and as such it is for each provider to determine the nature and extent of the services they offer to their students and alumni, including any careers guidance or ongoing support after graduation. The government enco...

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