Gatsby Benchmark 4
Linking curriculum learning to careers
All teachers link their subject to careers, and every learner has the chance to learn how different subjects help across a wide range of futures.
Last reviewed 2026-09-30
What Shine records for Benchmark 4
- Staff can log subject lessons linked to careers as activities, tagged to Benchmark 4 by default.
- Coverage figures show how many learners have a recorded curriculum link.
What still needs your team
Planning careers into each subject is teaching work. Shine records it; it does not provide lesson plans for every subject.
Questions about Benchmark 4
How do I evidence Gatsby Benchmark 4?
Record subject lessons that link to careers, by department and by learner. Shine logs these as 'subject lesson linked to careers' activities.
Does Shine provide subject lesson plans?
No. Shine offers a poster and a form-time slide deck, but not subject-by-subject lesson plans.
Who delivers Benchmark 4?
Subject teachers, with the Careers Leader coordinating and recording.
Benchmark wording follows Gatsby's November 2024 update. Check the official Gatsby Benchmarks site for full criteria.
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