What Are the Gatsby Benchmarks?

A guide for students and staff — understanding careers excellence

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Why Do Gatsby Benchmarks Matter?

The 8 Gatsby Benchmarks are the national framework for excellent careers provision in schools and colleges. They were developed by the Gatsby Foundation and adopted by the government to ensure every young person gets the guidance they need.

Schools are assessed against these benchmarks by Ofsted and through the Compass tool.

The 8 Benchmarks at a Glance

1
A Stable Careers Programme
Every school should have an embedded careers programme
2
Learning from Career & LMI
Use Labour Market Information in lessons and guidance
3
Addressing Needs of Each Pupil
Tailored advice based on individual needs and aspirations
4
Linking Curriculum to Careers
Every subject teacher links their curriculum to careers
5
Encounters with Employers
Multiple meaningful employer encounters every year
6
Experiences of Workplaces
First-hand experience of the workplace by age 16 and 18
7
Encounters with FE & HE
Understand the full range of post-16 and post-18 options
8
Personal Guidance
Every pupil has access to qualified personal guidance

Discussion: How Are We Doing?

Think about your school — which benchmarks are we strongest on? Which could we improve?

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