--- title: "Future Skills Questionnaire" url: "https://madeleyschool.org/careers/future-skills-questionnaire" school: "Madeley School" --- Monday 9th November is a Week 2/B # Future Skills Questionnaire ### Future Skills Questionnaire (FSQ) Each year at specific points in the academic calendar, students will receive a link to complete the **Future Skills Questionnaire** through **Compass+**. **What is the Future Skills Questionnaire?** The FSQ is an online questionnaire designed to help students reflect on the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need for future learning, training and careers. It’s a way of measuring how ready students feel for transitions into higher levels of education, training, or work. - You can read the official description and see sample questions here: [What is the Future Skills Questionnaire? – The Careers & Enterprise Company Help Centre](https://careersandenterprise.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360020423600-What-is-the-Future-Skills-Questionnaire?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **Why is it important?** Completing the FSQ helps the school to: - Understand each student’s strengths and areas for growth - Provide targeted careers support and guidance where it’s most needed - Evaluate how well the school’s careers programme is helping students prepare for the future The questionnaire is **not a test** — there are no right or wrong answers. Students should answer honestly and independently to give the most accurate picture. You can also preview student questionnaires and download the questions via Compass+ resources here: [Future Skills Questionnaire resources (PDFs and guidance) – CEC Resource Directory](https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/future-skills-questionnaire?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **How are the results used?** The school uses the FSQ data to: - Plan and improve careers lessons, events and activities - Track progress over time for individual students and whole year groups - Identify students who may benefit from extra support or guidance FSQ data is part of how the school ensures its careers programme is effective and supportive for all students. **How it works** - The questionnaire takes around **15–20 minutes** to complete. - Students will need a device with internet access (such as a laptop, tablet, or phone). - Students should complete it **as independently as possible**. You will receive the link via school systems (e.g. Compass+ message, email or classroom announcement) when it’s time to complete the questionnaire. **Who created the FSQ and why?** The FSQ was developed by careers experts working with schools and sector specialists. The questions are linked to recognised careers frameworks and benchmarks used in education. **Additional Resources** - Compass+ Support & Help Centre (for FAQs, guidance, video explainers and how to complete FSQ): [Compass+ Help Centre – Future Skills Questionnaire information and guides](https://careersandenterprise.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360020423600-What-is-the-Future-Skills-Questionnaire?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - FSQ Engagement Resources (including learner animation and parent/carer information): [Future Skills Questionnaire delivery and engagement resources – Help Centre articles](https://careersandenterprise.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4405331324818-Future-Skills-Questionnaire-implementation-resources?utm_source=chatgpt.com) ### Careers - [Careers & Work Related Learning](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-work-related-learning) - [Apprenticeships, Traineeships and T-Levels](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/apprenticeships) - [Careers by Subject A to Z](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-by-subject-a-to-z) - [Careers Information for Employers](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-information-for-employers) - [Careers Information for Parents](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-information-for-parents) - [Careers Information for Students](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-information-for-students) - [Careers Newsletters](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/careers-newsletters) - [Climate Action Plan](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/climate-action-plan) - [Green Careers](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/green-careers) - [Future Skills Questionnaire (FSQ)](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/future-skills-questionnaire) - [Local Labour Market Information](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/local-labour-market-information) - [Modern Work Experience](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/year-10-work-experience) - [Post 16 Pathways](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/post-16-pathways) - [STEM Careers at Madeley School](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/local-labour-market-information/stem-careers-at-madeley-school) - Overview Spreadsheet Calendar - [Unifrog](https://madeleyschool.org/careers/unifrog) - [![SENDIA](https://files.schudio.com/madeley-school/images/partners/SENDIA_email_banner.png)](https://files.schudio.com/madeley-school/images/partners/SENDIA_email_banner.png) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2401.063910627133!2d-2.341350923224075!3d53.00123520048938!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487a60c9d30bbe55%3A0xd7fa755bda883379!2sMadeley%20School!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sen!4v1698144950976!5m2!1sen!2sen) ![Madeley School](https://files.schudio.com/madeley-school/images/logo/logo_(41).png) **Madeley School** Newcastle Road Madeley Crewe CW3 9JJ Tel: 01782 987800 Email: [![Shaw Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/shaw-education-trust-2/images/logo/set-misc/footer-logo-v1.png)](https://shaw-education.org.uk) **Shaw Education Trust** Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road Kidsgrove ST7 4DL VAT: GB 358822467 Tel: 01782 948259 Email: Company Number: 09067175 ### Useful Links: - [ParentPay](https://www.parentpay.com/) - [Parent Area](https://parentzone.org.uk/) - School Calendar ### Newsletter ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086910723985) - [X](https://twitter.com/madeleyschool) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeley-school/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/madeleyschool/) © Copyright 2023–2026 Madeley School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://madeleyschool.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)