With the updated statutory guidance for careers finally being released, this week we are mostly focusing on the our plans to support you with the implementation of this, along with some key dates, new resources and info on ILRs and peer to peer reviews.
Key Dates
| 20/05/25 | 15.00 – 16.00 | Using social media to develop parental engagement, James Wilmott, Priory Academies Trust |
| 03/06/25 | 08.00 – 08.20 Teams link to join HERE | Senior leaders briefing, May 25 updated statutory guidance for careers |
| 03/06/25 | 12.30 – 13.30 Teams link to join HERE | Career leader Briefing, May 25 updated statutory guidance for careers |
| 03/06/25 | 15.45 – 16.05 Teams link to join HERE (this will be exactly the same as the 08.00 to 8.20 briefing | Senior leader briefing, May 25 updated statutory guidance for careers (repeat of 08.20 briefing) |
| 10/06/25 | 15.00 – 16.00 Teams link to join HERE | Employer Engagement masterclass |
| 16/06/25 | 15.30 – 16.30 Teams link to join HERE | New Career Leader Induction |
| 19/06/25 | 15.00 – 16.00 Teams link to join HERE | Creating a school LinkedIn account, Dale Willis |
Updates Statutory Guidance
- Full guidance available here its for a PDF version with page numbers select print and save as PDF.
- CEC summary and checklist available here
The guidance makes it clear that from September 2025 DfE expects all institutions should adopt the updated benchmarks. It also places a great deal of emphasis on meaningful and reducing barriers.
The Benchmark 6 section confirms the governments intention to introduce two weeks worth of work experience0 across key stages 3 and 4 and makes it clear that from September 2025 schools should begin planning towards this.
At the moment we are taking time to absorb the guidance and will be feeding back on key takeaways and actions at our briefings after half term. In the mean time have added a bit of a visual below.
- PAL (Provider Access Legislation) is mentioned 15 times
- Strategic 18 times
- Disadvantage 14 times
- Meaningful 39 times
- Leadership 31 times
- FSQ (Future Skills Questionnaire) 8 times
- Gatsby Benchmarks 29 times
- Work Experience 31 times
- Parents 36 times
For Information
If you want further details of Internal Leadership Reviews take a look at our masterclass here, which includes key differences between ILRs and the Quality in Careers standard.
If you are interested in taking part in a Peer to Peer review we still have a few slots available this term and are taking EOIs for next term too. To find out more take a look here and email careershub@southmidlands.org.uk if you are interested or speak to your careers Consultant
The Careers & Enterprise Academy has a range of courses for career leaders, senior leaders, teachers and other staff
The CEC has released a range of updated resources including