Benchmark 2

All pupils, parents and carers, teachers and staff who support pupils should have access to good-quality, up-to-date information about future pathways, study options and labour market opportunities. Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents and carers may require different or additional information. All pupils will need the support of an informed adviser to make the best use of available information.

• During each Key Stage (and for Colleges/ITP’s, during their programme of study), all pupils should access and use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their own decisions on study options or next steps
• Parents and carers should be encouraged and supported to access and use information about careers, pathways and the labour market to inform their support for pupils in their care

Why is Benchmark 2 important?

• Access to up-to-date career and labour market information is important for social mobility. Information about pathways, opportunities, growth areas and alumni’s successful transitions helps to connect students to a positive future. 
• Providing detailed information about all pathways, relevant courses, opportunities, labour market understanding and supporting students to make useful networks strengthens students’ capacity to make informed decision and positive transitions.