The Gatsby Benchmarks
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of 8 guidelines defining world-class careers education in schools and colleges.
BENCHMARK 1: A STABLE CAREERS PROGRAMME
All learners, parents and carers, teachers and staff who support learners should have access to good- quality, up-to-date information about future pathways, study options and labour market opportunities. Young people with SEND and their parents and carers may require different or additional information. All learners will need the support of an informed adviser to make the best use of available information. BENCHMARK 2: LEARNING FROM CAREER AND LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION
Learners have different careers guidance needs at different stages. Careers programmes should help learners navigate their concerns about any barriers to career progression. In addition, opportunities should be tailored to the needs of each learner, including any additional needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged learners, young people with SEND and those who are absent. BENCHMARK 3: ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF EACH YOUNG PERSON
As part of the institution’s programme of careers education, all teachers and subject staff should link curriculum learning with careers, even on courses which are not specifically occupation led. BENCHMARK 4: LINKING CURRICULUM LEARNING TO CAREERS
Every school, college and ITP should have an embedded programme of careers education and guidance that is known and understood by learners, parents and carers, staff, those in governance roles, employers and other agencies.
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