The findings of the survey have been submitted to the Commons Education Select Committee which is holding an inquiry into careers guidance for young people.

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It recommends that additional support and guidance is made available, and that all young people are given the chance to benefit and progress to further and higher education.

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"It also underlines the need for a nationally co-ordinated careers service which ensures that young people anywhere in the country are able to access face to face guidance by a qualified careers professional, " said Mr Lightman.

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