The eight Gatsby Benchmarks are the UK's framework for good career guidance in schools. Ofsted inspection criteria reference them, and the DfE expects all schools to make measurable progress against them. Yet many schools struggle to evidence compliance, particularly with Benchmarks 2 (learning from career and labour market information), 3 (addressing the needs of each pupil), 4 (linking curriculum learning to careers), and 8 (personal guidance). A structured Decision Intelligence programme delivered by a certified CDI™ advisor provides systematic, evidenced compliance across all eight.
Benchmark by Benchmark: How Decision Intelligence Delivers
Benchmark 1 (stable careers programme) is met through the structured 10-week CDI programme. Benchmark 2 (learning from career and labour market information) is addressed through the Global Career Explorer and LIRA™ Scoring. Benchmark 3 (addressing individual needs) is the core of Decision Intelligence — PRISM™ builds a verified individual profile for every student. Benchmark 4 (linking curriculum to careers) is addressed through the subject guidance layer. Benchmark 7 (encounters with further and higher education) is supported through the university shortlisting component. Benchmark 8 (personal guidance) is the direct delivery of certified CDI™ advisors — a trained professional providing personalised, evidence-based guidance to every student.
A Compliance Evidence Statement generated at the end of each CDI programme maps every completed instrument to the specific Gatsby Benchmarks it evidences — making Ofsted preparation straightforward.
The Compliance Evidence Statement
One of the most practically valuable features of Lurnable's school programme is the automated Compliance Evidence Statement. Generated at the end of each student's programme, it maps every completed instrument to the specific Gatsby Benchmarks and NEP 2020 frameworks it evidences. For school leaders, this creates a ready-made evidence pack for inspection — showing not just that guidance was offered, but that it was structured, personalised, and documented.