The Careers Leader Handbook 3rd Edition - Free Resources

Free resources for careers leaders – updated for the 2025 Gatsby Benchmarks

The third edition of our bestselling handbook by David Andrews and Tristram Hooley has been fully updated to reflect the revised 2025 Gatsby Benchmarks. With a foreword by Ryan Gibson – who led the national review into the benchmarks – it’s packed with practical advice, ideas and insight to help you lead and develop a brilliant careers programme.

To support the book, we’ve put together a collection of free tools, templates and checklists that you can use straight away. They’re designed to help you deliver high-quality careers education across all eight benchmarks – and across all key stages.

The updated resources reflect the latest guidance and priorities, including:

• Putting careers at the heart of your school or college’s strategy
• Offering inclusive and tailored support for every student
• Creating meaningful encounters with employers and workplaces
  
• Making the most of data to shape your programme