Use Neet benchmarks for better outcomes

We recently proposed the creation of a set of qualitative benchmarks for careers support for 16-to 17-year-olds who are not in education, employment or training (Neet). There is a growing, unified voice across the careers sector focusing on what's working, and how services can be designed to meet young people's needs within the often restricted contexts in which we work.

We've welcomed wholeheartedly the Career Development Institute's Valuing Careers Report and Research Directory which address the need for better evidence around the impact of professional careers support, and the sharing of best practice.

We know that Gatsby Benchmarks work in schools. They have helped drive national improvements in school careers provision, and higher Gatsby Benchmark achievement in schools and colleges is linked to fewer young people becoming Neet at 16 and 18.