Anyone who needs to speak to an adviser will be able to do so. The way that guidance is offered at school varies between schools. Some pupils may want help to decide their choices for Key Stage 4. These are decisions made around Easter of Year 9 about GCSEs or alternative approaches such as learning in work or college part of the time. Many more get help with their plans after 16.
Parents are often able to attend if they wish.
Some primary schools now do projects to introduce young children to the world of work at a very general level. From September 2002, schools must also cover citizenship, through lessons or a range of other activities. Existing DfEE-funded careers services operate under different names in different areas. You can find out their local name, address, telephone number and their web site address on the Careers Service National Association web site. Alternatively, look in the telephone directory under Careers Service.