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Gatsby Benchmarks

What are the Gatsby Benchmarks?

The Gatsby Benchmarks were developed on behalf of the Gatsby Foundation by Sir John Holman. They define what world class careers provision in education looks like and provide a clear framework for organising the careers provision at your school or college.

The benchmarks are enshrined in statutory guidance and as a ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ Leader, it is your responsibility to oversee the implementation of the benchmarks in your education setting.

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​The 8 Gatsby Benchmarks are:

  1. A stable careers programme ​
  2. Learning from careers and labour market informationÌý ​
  3. Addressing the needs of each student
  4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
  5. Encounters with employers and employeesÌý
  6. Experiences of workplacesÌý
  7. Encounters with further and higher education
  8. Personal guidanceÌý

We have two free digital products that can support you to evaluate your careers provision against the Gatsby Benchmarks, Compass and Compass+. Learn more about Compass and Compass+ on ourÌýTools and ResourcesÌýpage.

Find out more

For further information on the Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance, please visit the following sites:Ìý

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Gatsby Benchmark resources

Are you looking for resources to support you in achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks? Visit our Resource Directory to find everything you need.