We’re proud to announce that The Changing Education Group is now an affiliate member of the Careers Development Institute (CDI), the UK’s leading professional body for career development specialists.

This affiliation strengthens our commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed careers education and enhances our team’s ability to support schools with effective, Ofsted-ready guidance.

What is the Careers Development Institute (CDI)?

The CDI is the largest professional association for the UK’s careers workforce, representing career advisers, educators, coaches, and employer engagement professionals.

Its mission is to champion career development as a force for individual and societal progress, providing support and standards across all sectors, from schools to employers.

Key roles of the CDI:

• Maintains the official UK Register of Career Development Professionals
• Offers extensive CPD and qualifications for practitioners
• Influences national careers policy through thought leadership and lobbying
• Promotes impartial, high-impact career guidance in education and beyond

With over 4,500 members across the UK, the CDI is a trusted voice in shaping how young people prepare for their futures.

Why has The Changing Education Group joined the CDI?

As an organisation committed to bridging the gap between education and employment, affiliating with the CDI was a natural next step. It aligns with our belief that every young person deserves structured, meaningful, and high-quality career guidance.

By joining, we gain access to:

• A professional network of leading careers practitioners
• The Career Progression Framework, helping track and improve practice
• A personal CPD log to support our team’s ongoing learning
• Opportunities to contribute to the national conversation on career development
  
  “This membership will enrich how we support young people, through better-informed guidance, enhanced professional standards, and powerful new tools.” – Joanne Green, Careers Lead, The Changing Education Group

What are the benefits of CDI affiliation for schools?

Our CDI membership allows us to offer schools even greater confidence in our careers and work experience programmes. It shows we are:

• Committed to national best practice in careers education
• Constantly upskilling our teams through evidence-based CPD
• Informed by policy updates and guidance from the UK’s leading careers body
• Aligned with frameworks that support Gatsby Benchmarks and Ofsted expectations

This strengthens the value we deliver through our Work Experience Suite, providing Gatsby-aligned, hands-free solutions that are both impactful and fully informed by sector best practice.

A Stronger Future for Careers Education

By joining the Careers Development Institute, we’re not just strengthening our teams, we’re reinforcing our mission to help every school deliver career education with impact, insight, and integrity.

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FAQs

What is the Careers Development Institute (CDI)?
The CDI is the UK’s largest professional body for careers professionals, offering CPD, qualifications, and policy influence for career development in education and employment.

Why has The Changing Education Group joined the CDI?
Affiliating with the CDI enhances our teams’ professional knowledge and supports our commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant careers and work experience programmes.

How does CDI membership benefit schools?
It assures schools that they’re working with a careers provider committed to national best practice, Gatsby Benchmarks, and professional development.

Does CDI membership support Ofsted readiness?
Yes. The resources, standards, and frameworks provided by the CDI help ensure your school’s careers provision is aligned with inspection expectations.

Where can I find out more about the CDI?
You can learn more about the Careers Development Institute by visiting www.thecdi.net.