Phew – what a term it’s been with the implementation of the refreshed Gatsby Benchmarks, the updated statutory guidance and the updated Compass evaluation too!
Thank you to all of you that joined us last week for our first online Modern Work Experience Showcase 03.12.2025. The recording and slides are available on the newly updated HUB CPD & Masterclasses area our our website HERE along with recording and slides from our Benchmark 1: Frameworks and Tools 27.11.2025 session, CPD session, SMCH Twilight Webinar: Careers in Radiotherapy 18.11.2025, Mid Term 1 Kick Off 05.11.2025, and How to use Inset Days to Drive Careers 14.10.2025
We also hosted our first Training Provider Showcase on 26.11.2025 and were joined by Starting Off, Young Enterprise and SSG. Recording will be available soon & slides are available to download below.
Wishing you and your families a happy ‘careersmas’ when it comes and we look forward to continuing to support you through 2026 and beyond!
The New Compass Evaluation is Live!
The updated Compass evaluation is now available on both Compass and Compass+.
53% of schools and colleges across the region have already completed theirs – have you? Please make sure to complete your evaluation with the support of your Careers Consultant before the end of term. If you haven’t booked a meeting yet, reach out to them as soon as possible. This is your first chance to benchmark your current careers provision against the refreshed framework – don’t miss it!
To help you prepare, we’ve compiled:
– A ‘How to Prepare’ guide for your Compass evaluation – Compass Questions Preparation – Nov 2025
– Link to CEC guidance for each type of Compass evaluation
Career Impact System – Internal Leadership Review
46% of schools and colleges across the region have already completed theirs – have you? The Internal Leadership Review, available on Compass and Compass+ looks inward at leadership, governance, and strategic impact – how careers education is embedded in the school/college culture and leadership priorities.
Save the date – Tuesday 12th May 2026, 5:30pm – 7pm – online live apprenticeship and T-level event showcasing opportunities across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes – working in partnership with Amazing Apprenticeships
| Date | Time | Event |
| 15/12/25 | 12.30 | CPD Session Benchmark 7 |
| 12/01/26 | 15.00 | Term 2 Kick Off |
| 13/01 – 15/01 | All day | Peer to Peer Reviews |
| 14/01/26 | 15.30 | CPD Session Benchmark 2 |
| 20/01/26 | 15.30 | Inclusive Apprenticeships Masterclass |
| 03/02 – 04/02 | All day | Career Leader training, local cohort |
| 12/02/25 | 12.30 | Benchmark 5 and 6: How to engage employers |
For all upcoming dates please view our hub calendar.
New ATE Resources for Teachers and Careers Leaders
Amazing Apprenticeships is working in partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company to launch an exciting new suite of digital, adaptable Apprenticeships & Technical Education (ATE) resources for schools and colleges.
Available now – designed for anyone to be able to pick up and use – careers leaders, teachers employers. The resource decks include delivery notes, presentation script and animation.
Amazing Apprenticeships What is technical education FAQs
Coming soon
- Regionalised slide decks
- Industry sector films
- T Level assembly and animation
Further information available in the webinar recording Introducing New ATE Resources for Teachers and Careers Leaders Webinar – Amazing Apprenticeships
Bedford Borough LMI update for schools
You can access the most up-to-date LMI shared by Bedford Borough Council for Q2 2025 using the slides linked here – Bedford Borough LMI Q2 2025
MYPATH short video – Who’s involved in a pantomime? in collaboration with Theatrecraft
MYPATH has created a short video called Who’s involved in a pantomime? in collaboration with Theatrecraft in Central London, which is now live on our YouTube channel. It is completely free for schools to use and is ideal to show in class or assembly before any school trip to a pantomime.
The video:
- Introduces the key on-stage roles (actors, dancers, etc.)
- Highlights the off-stage roles that make the show possible (directors, set designers, technicians, front of house and more)
- Helps children see the range of jobs and skills involved in putting on a performance
You can watch it here: Who’s Involved In A Pantomime?
Ofsted inspection framework
The Ofsted inspection framework has been updated. The CEC has developed a guide to support educators and Careers Leaders with understanding the key changes to inspecting careers education frpm November 2025
Ofsted – Education Inspection Framework Guide | CEC Resource Directory