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  • equalex

    The equalex framework, defines learning outcomes and objectives and allows educators to embed meaningful workplace experiences within a progressive whole school careers programme. 

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  • Meaningful achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks

    Here you will find key information about the updates to the benchmarks as well as links to key resources such as the Gatsby Benchmark Toolkits. 

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  • How to Guides

    The resources in this set of guidance provide practical support in developing an impact led approach to careers in your institution. 

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  • FREE Online Training Courses

    Our free online learning courses, hosted on The Careers & Enterprise Academy, provide comprehensive training to key education stakeholders, helping them better understand the careers education landscape and positively contribute to good careers education. 

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  • Parental Engagement in Careers Education

    Parents play a powerful role in shaping young people’s decisions, but to support meaningful conversations about careers and education, they need access to clear, reliable information. This suite of resources is designed to help you engage with parents and carers in a positive and informed way.

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Careers Impact System

Careers Impact internal leadership review

The Careers Impact internal leadership review supports a quality assured, sustainable and strategic approach to careers leadership.

 

The review forms part of the Careers Impact System, which is a process that drives continuous improvement in careers education. It sets clearly defined standards as to what good looks like in careers leadership and is directly linked to wider school and college improvement.

Latest Resources

Gatsby BM1
Key stages
NEW

Post-16 Changes: What you need to know

Created by the CDI in partnership with Amazing Apprenticeships, these resources explain the Government's recently announced changes to post-16 pathways. The first new courses are expected to launch in September 2027, with further courses being introduced through to 2030/31. Explore everything you need to know about what these changes mean for young people.

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Powerpoint
Gatsby BM2, 3, 4, 5
Key stages

Coffee With: Helping young people explore the world of work through real stories and career guidance

Careers education works best when everyone's involved - because every lesson is an opportunity to show students where their learning leads.

Coffee With gives every student, every subject teacher, and every Careers Leader what they need to make it work in practice, not just on paper.