Gatsby Benchmark Four
Linking curriculum learning to careers
As a part of the school’s programme of careers education, all teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. Subject teachers should highlight the progression routes for their subject and the relevance of the knowledge and skills developed in their subject for a wide range of career pathways.
Schools
Every year, in every subject, every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in that subject helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers.
Careers should form part of the school’s ongoing staff development programme for teachers and all staff who support pupils.
Colleges
Throughout their programme of study (and by the end of their course) every learner should have opportunities to experience how knowledge and skills developed in their subjects help people gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of occupations.
Careers should form part of the provider’s ongoing staff development programme for subject staff and all staff who support learners.
CEC Teacher resources, tools and training
Gatsby Benchmark 4 | CEC Resource Directory
My Learning My Future A Careers leader guide and staff engagement slide deck featuring teacher inspiration guides and learner facing slide decks for 27 subjects
My Skills My Future Lessons around employability skill development, employer projects and engagement videos all to support young people with SEND in their next steps.
My Journey, My Future A focus on the different stages of transition experienced by young people on the journey from education to the world of work
The Careers and Enterprise Academy Free online training for staff (account required). There are 2 modules that take around an hour each to complete: Teachers Part 1: Understanding Careers Pathways, Teachers Part 2: Careers in the Curriculum
Understanding how to Embed Careers in the Curriculum Guid Use this guide to:
- Establish a sustainable and strategic approach to careers leadership
- Develop a progressive and responsive careers provision that meets the needs of all learners
- Evaluate your careers provision and plan for impact
Resources for staff
Staff CPD – Focusing on Gatsby Benchmark 2 and Gatsby Benchmark 4 A one hour session for all staff.
SDSA catalogue of modules Linking Careers and the Curriculum (2-3 hour guided delivery time)
Buzz Moments Create careers buzz moments in very lesson – classroom reminders.
Skills Builder Partnership Breaks down the 8 essential skills down into a sequence of steps, starting with absolute beginner through to mastery.
Resources for learners
MYPATH Free job of the week videos and why bother with (insert subject) videos
BBC Bitesize Careers Jobs that use… Explore job profiles related to the subjects you like. Hear from people who are using subjects that interest you
Careerpilot Choose a subject you love and see where it might lead.
