The Gatsby Benchmarks have been updated to ensure the framework remains fit for the future. Schools and colleges are expected to implement the updated Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance from September 2025.   

To help you prepare for the new academic year, this short video outlines the key updates. The aim of the video is to reaffirm the world-class status and stability of the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks, ensure all stakeholders fully understand them, explain the changes, prepare audiences for what to expect in September, and demonstrate the support available for upcoming changes. 

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The Gatsby Benchmark Toolkits provide practical information and guidance on the updated Gatsby Benchmarks. There is a toolkit for schools and specialist provisions and a separate toolkit for colleges and ITPs. 

Each toolkit includes the following sections: 

• Understanding the Benchmarks: Benchmark and sub-benchmark detail
• Planning for impact: How to meet each of the Gatsby Benchmarks
• Getting Started: Essential steps for success 

This resource highlights the changes within the updated Gatsby Benchmarks along with explanations of what is new and what remains the same. This summary aims to help Careers Leaders and other stakeholders quickly understand the updates and prepare for their inclusion in upcoming statutory guidance. 

The updated Gatsby Benchmarks are presented, highlighting the changes along with explanations of what is new and what remains the same. This summary aims to help careers leaders and other stakeholders quickly understand the updates and prepare for their inclusion in upcoming statutory guidance. 

The "Good Career Guidance: The Next 10 Years" report by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation underscores the continued relevance and impact of the Gatsby Benchmarks in providing world-class career guidance. It highlights the significant progress made over the past decade, with many schools and colleges successfully implementing these benchmarks to enhance students' career readiness. 

The report also addresses the evolving educational and labour market landscapes, offering updated insights and recommendations to ensure that career guidance remains effective and responsive to future needs. 

This comprehensive review reaffirms the benchmarks' robustness while suggesting refinements to further support young people's successful transitions into further education, training, or employment.