What are the Gatsby Benchmarks?
Launched from research completed by Sir John Holman in 2013, the Gatsby benchmarks were designed to improve career guidance in England and give a framework that schools can use to develop a good careers programme.
There are eight benchmarks, and each have been developed to support schools in providing their pupils with the best possible careers education, information, advice and guidance.
Below, you can see how Ridgewood Community High School employs each of the Gatsby Benchmarks in our own careers programme.
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A stable careers programme |
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Learning from career and labour market information |
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Addressing the needs of each pupil |
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Linking curriculum learning to careers |
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Encounters with employers and employees |
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Experiences of workplaces |
Warburtons Barnardo's Burnley College Pendle Leisure Burnley Council McDonalds Morrisons Tesco Sainsbury’s Burnley Football Club British Heart Foundation Salvation Army Curry’s Local primary and nursery provisions |
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Encounters with further and higher education |
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Personal guidance |
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Careers Leader Details: |
Mr T Carpenter Careers and Vocational Education Co-Ordinator Tel: 01282 682 316 office@ridgewood.lancs.sch.uk |
Careers links and further information: |
School Policies page (inc Careers Policy) Provider Access Policy Statement
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All information published will be reviewed annually in line with the the Careers Policy and other related documentation