Gatsby Benchmarks
The Gatsby Benchmarks show us what good careers provision looks like.
They provide a clear framework for building the careers provision at your school or college. They are based on national and international research and define good practice.
The Gatsby Benchmarks are at the heart of the governments Careers Strategy, with an expectation that all schools will work towards achieving the Benchmarks.
A review of the Gatsby Benchmarks Good Careers Guidance the next ten years is currently underway. Interim findings can be found here. A full report is expected to be published late 2024.
Benchmarks
Benchmark 1
A stable careers programme
Benchmark 2
Learning from career and labour market information
Benchmark 3
Addressing the needs of each student
Benchmark 4
Linking curriculum learning to careers
Benchmark 5
Encounters with Employers
Benchmark 6
Experiences of Workplaces
Benchmark 7
Encounters with further and higher education
Benchmark 8
Personal Guidance
For more information about all Gatsby Benchmarks visit:
Schools – Gatsby Benchmark toolkit
SEND – Gatsby Benchmark toolkit
Middle School – Gatsby Benchmark toolkit
Colleges – Gatsby Benchmark toolkit
For information on statutory guidance visit:
CEC at a glance guide for school leaders
Careers guidance and access for education and training providers – GOV.UK
Participation of young people: education, employment and training
Participation of young people: education, employment and training
CEC at a glance guide for college leaders
Careers strategy: making the most of everyone’s skills and talents
Skills for jobs: lifelong learning for opportunity and growth