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COMING SOON: Career Development and Inclusive Practice

COMING SOON: Career Development and Inclusive Practice

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Transform your career guidance practice to meet the unique needs of clients with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

The need for specialised guidance in career development for individuals with SEND has never been greater. This dedicated guide supports career development professionals by providing essential strategies to adapt existing practices and support clients who think or operate differently. With the upcoming revisions to the Gatsby Benchmarks to better address SEND considerations, this book is an invaluable resource for career advisers.

Written by two hugely knowledgeable authors with considerable expertise in the field of careers guidance and SEND, this definitive guide offers: 

  • Real-world case studies: to demonstrate proven, real-life techniques employed by professionals in their practice and illustrate their methods
  • Actionable insights: with tools and strategies to adapt guidance processes to support SEND students
  • Gatsby Benchmark support: through practical guidance and insights to improve your Benchmark scores
  • Accessibility: written in a clear, accessible format, it has illustrations throughout to support different learning styles. 

Drawing on real-world, tried-and-tested techniques, this comprehensive handbook equips career development professionals with the tools they need to provide effective guidance, foster inclusivity and improve accessibility.

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Please note: orders including this title will not be shipped until stock of Career Development Inclusive Practice becomes available on 29 November 2024.

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'If you are new to working in the career development sector, studying a career development qualification or have worked in the sector for many years, this book will increase your confidence in and enhance your understanding of how to engage effectively and ethically with all of the multi-faceted individuals who make our working lives such a privilege. [...] I have no hesitation in recommending this motivating book to everyone.'

Claire Johnson, RCDP and CDI, ICCI and NICEC Fellow, CDI Head of Professional Development and Standards

Product Information

Published: 15 November 2024

Edition: 1st

Length: 240 pages

Dimensions: 240mm x 170mm

  • Chris Targett

    Chris Targett is a dynamic and innovative careers adviser who received the CDI’s ‘UK Careers Adviser of the Year’ Award in 2021. His background in art and philosophy informs his creative approach, supporting young people, schools and colleagues across the guidance community. Chris currently works as an Area Manager & Careers Adviser and he is also Chair of the Careers Writers Association (CWA). 

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  • Jules Benton

    Jules Benton has over 35 years’ experience working as a careers guidance professional, trainer and consultant. She specialises in careers guidance for individuals who are disabled, have learning support needs or experience other barriers to inclusion. Jules is also Chief Executive of Cosmic Cactus, a service that provides support for transitions to employment, training and education.

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