Benchmark 2: learning from career and labour market information
Benchmark 2 states that: 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, 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.
The Society is able to support Gatsby Benchmark 2 in the following ways:
Careers resources from the Society
Careers and progression resources for teachers and students that use real-world examples, current labour market data and showcase the breadth of employment sectors that geographers are present in.
Training and events
Online and face to face careers events for students, featuring professionals and employers talking about pathways and labour markets, as well as university pathway events for students and teachers including support for choosing a university and geography course.
Professional Ambassadors
The Society’s Professional Ambassador network features speakers who can visit schools to provide access to labour market information direct from employers and geographers in the workplace.
Choose geography
Our #ChooseGeography section includes signposting to university courses and support for choosing and researching courses, and career pathway information.
I am a geographer
Online Career profiles that provide pupils with access to a range of professional routes and geographical jobs.
Use Geography
Our 'Use Geography' video clips provide pupils with access to a range of professional routes and geographical jobs.
Choose geography apprenticeships
Information about apprenticeships, technical and vocational routes into geographical sectors and jobs.
Invite a Professional Ambassador
Find out what to expect if you are a teacher, school or university interested in inviting a Professional Ambassador.