CEC Guide for Governors (2025)
Practical guidance on statutory duties, Gatsby Benchmarks, and how link governors can support the Careers Leader.
We work with staff, governors and local employers to bring careers learning to life. From curriculum-linked talks and workplace visits to mock interviews and apprenticeships guidance, your support helps our students see real routes from classroom to career.
Short talks in lessons/assemblies connecting subjects with jobs, skills and pathways.
Invite a small group or class to visit your workplace and meet staff.
Support interview practice and give constructive feedback to students.
Set a real-world challenge for a class or club to solve over a few weeks.
Offer a placement or taster day (suitable roles, supervision and H&S required).
Join our events to showcase roles, apprenticeships and entry routes.
Invite an employer into your lesson, use local labour-market examples, or set a short employer brief to bring topics to life.
Governors help monitor CEIAG quality and impact, including employer encounters, destinations and Gatsby Benchmarks.
Practical guidance on statutory duties, Gatsby Benchmarks, and how link governors can support the Careers Leader.
The latest NCW pack with links, ideas and activities to support careers education across the year.
Local firms shared routes into engineering, health and digital careers.
Students toured facilities and spoke with apprentices and graduates.
Year 11 took part in interview practice with volunteer employers.
“It was fantastic to see students’ confidence grow through real conversations about work.”
We welcome new partners and ideas. Whether you can spare an hour for a talk or host a visit, we’d love to hear from you.
Mrs Nixon