Following the release of Ofsted’s thematic review of careers guidance, ‘Going in the right direction?’, the media, guidance professionals and educational representative bodies have been heavily critical of schools’ ability to provide their students with access to the right guidance to help them plan their future. In this article I outline our response to Ofsted’s review and try to add some perspective to the current industry and media concerns about CEIAG in schools. http://www.cascaid.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Response-to-Ofsted-Going-in-the-right-direction-report-Oct-2013.pdf#!