Benchmark 3: addressing the needs of each young person
Benchmark 3 states that: Pupils have different careers guidance needs at different stages. Careers programmes should help pupils navigate their concerns about any barriers to career progression. In addition, opportunities should be tailored to the needs of each pupil, including any additional needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils, young people with SEND and those who are absent.
- A school’s careers programme should actively seek to challenge misconceptions and stereotypical thinking, showcase a diverse range of role models and raise aspirations.
- Schools should use sustained and longer-term destination data as part of their evaluation process and use alumni to support their careers programme.
The Society is able to support Gatsby Benchmark 3 in the following ways:
Careers resources from the Society
Teaching resources that inspire, break down stereotypes and consider students from all economic and ethnic backgrounds across all Key Stages.
Scholarships and opportunities
Promotion of opportunities, work experience and scholarships to students from a variety of backgrounds.
Choose geography at university
Support for students around UCAS, demonstrating to students how they can showcase their skills and develop a compelling story for applications and interviews.
Choose geography
Overarching, impartial, free support, information and resources to support various education and technical pathways, apprenticeships and university routes.
School Membership
Access for students to opportunities such as in-person and online lectures, events, resources and more.
Become a Professional Ambassador
Schools should encourage alumni to access our Professional Ambassadors programme.