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Gatsby Benchmarks

Eight benchmarks of good career guidance that schools and colleges in England are expected to meet.

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Policy and law

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Careers leader England
The person responsible for a school's careers programme, which in England should meet the Gatsby Benchmarks.
Baker clause England
The legal requirement on schools in England to let training and apprenticeship providers talk to pupils about technical education options.

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