Gatsby Benchmark 3
Addressing the needs of each young person
Tailored support for each learner, including SEND, disadvantaged and absent learners; systematic records of participation and advice; and use of destination data, including sustained destinations.
Last reviewed 2026-09-30
What Shine records for Benchmark 3
- Per-learner records of every careers activity and follow-up, kept in one place.
- The equity lens shows which groups are engaging less, with small-group suppression.
- Destination check-ins at 3, 6, 12 and 18 months give the sustained destination data the updated benchmark asks for.
What still needs your team
Learners who never sign in will not appear. Offline support for those learners, and the judgement about what each one needs, remain with your staff.
Questions about Benchmark 3
How do I evidence Gatsby Benchmark 3?
Keep systematic records of each learner's careers participation and advice, show how support differs for SEND, disadvantaged and absent learners, and use sustained destination data in your evaluation.
What changed in Benchmark 3 in 2024?
Gatsby's 2024 update renamed it 'Addressing the needs of each young person' and strengthened expectations on records, tailored support for vulnerable groups, and sustained destination data.
How does Shine help with destination data?
Learners keep their Shine account after leaving, and the dashboard prompts check-ins at 3, 6, 12 and 18 months.
Is learner data identifiable in group reports?
No. Any group under five learners is suppressed in the equity and cohort views.
Benchmark wording follows Gatsby's November 2024 update. Check the official Gatsby Benchmarks site for full criteria.
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