Benchmark 1: A stable careers programme
This benchmark provides a foundation for the other seven benchmarks.
• A stable programme to prepare young people for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life is a core statutory responsibility for schools.
• Inspiring careers and enterprise activities in a stable careers programme improves motivation, attendance and attainment.
• A stable careers programme enables young people to make well-informed decisions about education, training, apprenticeship and employment opportunities.
• It also helps them cope with challenging labour market conditions.
• Delivering social mobility and justice relies on opening doors for all young people.
• A stable careers programme can play a part in promoting social mobility for the benefit of young people, their families and wider society.
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Example Resources
Access Toolkit (TeachFirst, 2016)
Careers Education in the classroom - the role of teachers in making young people work ready (TeachFirst, 2015)
Good Career Guidance (Gatsby, 2014)
Framework for careers, employability and enterprise education 7-19 (CDI, 2018)