Benchmark 4: linking curriculum learning to careers
Benchmark 4 states that: As part of the school’s programme of careers education, all teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. Subject teachers should highlight the progression routes for their subject and the relevance of the knowledge and skills developed in their subject for a wide range of career pathways.
- Every year, in every subject, every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in that subject helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers.
- Careers should form part of the school’s ongoing staff development programme for teachers and all staff who support pupils.
The Society is able to support Gatsby Benchmark 4 in the following ways:
Careers resources from the Society
A bank of curriculum relevant resources that provide ideas, activities, and showcase real people doing real geographical jobs. Resources are tailored by Key Stage where appropriate.
Professional Ambassadors
The Society’s Professional Ambassador network features speakers who can visit schools to provide curriculum relevant information direct from employers and geographers in the workplace.
I am a geographer
Online Career profiles that provide pupils with access to a range of professional routes and geographical jobs which can be linked to curriculum topics.
Use Geography
Our 'Use Geography' video clips provide pupils with access to a range of professional routes and geographical jobs which can be linked to curriculum topics.
Training and events
Training and CPD for teachers on how to embed careers education into the geography curriculum effectively.
Invite a Professional Ambassador
Find out what to expect if you are a teacher, school or university interested in inviting a Professional Ambassador.
