All 8 Benchmarks.
Tracked automatically.
Chapter Schools is the only platform that proves Gatsby Benchmark compliance from real student activity data — not manual spreadsheets. Your evidence is always ready, always up to date, and always defensible.
From spreadsheets to a living evidence base
The old way was manual, unreliable, and stressful before every inspection.
Before Chapter
- Manual spreadsheets updated sporadically
- Evidence scattered across folders and emails
- Benchmark scoring based on guesswork
- Hours of prep before every Ofsted visit
- No visibility of which students need support
- No link to what students actually do outside school
With Chapter Schools
- Gatsby scores update in real time as you work
- All evidence stored, tagged, and searchable
- Scores derived from actual student engagement data
- Evidence pack generated in under 30 seconds
- Student risk flags surface automatically
- Live data from the Chapter app flows straight in
How Chapter covers every benchmark
Each benchmark maps directly to features inside the platform. No manual data entry. No guesswork.
A Stable Careers Programme
Your platform is your programmeEvery school and college should have an embedded programme of career education and guidance that is known and understood by students, parents, teachers, governors and employers.
How Chapter tracks this
Your Chapter Schools account IS your stable careers programme. Every activity, event, and session is logged with timestamps, outcomes, and Gatsby mapping — automatically.
Example evidence generated
Learning from Career & Labour Market Information
Every career explored, every view recordedEvery student, and their parents, should have access to good quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities.
How Chapter tracks this
Students explore live labour market data through the Chapter app. Every career page view, salary comparison, and industry exploration is captured and surfaced in your dashboard.
Example evidence generated
Addressing the Needs of Each Pupil
No student falls through the cracksStudents have different career guidance needs at different stages. Opportunities for advice and support should be tailored to the needs of each student.
How Chapter tracks this
Individual student profiles track engagement levels, career interests, and progress. Instantly identify disadvantaged students, low-engagers, or those who need additional support.
Example evidence generated
Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers
Map lessons to benchmarks, automaticallyAll teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. STEM subject teachers should highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide range of future career paths.
How Chapter tracks this
Tag lessons and form time activities to curriculum subjects. Track which departments are embedding careers across the curriculum — and spot the gaps.
Example evidence generated
Encounters with Employers & Employees
Every employer encounter, logged and provenEvery student should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace.
How Chapter tracks this
Log every employer encounter through the events system. Track which year groups have had meaningful employer interactions and where coverage is thin.
Example evidence generated
Experiences of Workplaces
End-to-end work experience trackingEvery student should have first-hand experiences of the workplace through work visits, work shadowing and/or work experience.
How Chapter tracks this
Manage work experience placements end-to-end. Track applications, placements, reflections, and outcomes — all in one place.
Example evidence generated
Encounters with Further & Higher Education
Your Provider CRM counts as evidenceAll students should understand the full range of learning opportunities available to them, including academic and vocational routes.
How Chapter tracks this
Record university visits, apprenticeship fairs, and provider talks. The Provider CRM tracks your relationships with FE and HE institutions and generates encounter evidence automatically.
Example evidence generated
Personal Guidance
Every guidance interview, tracked and followed upEvery student should have opportunities for guidance interviews with a career adviser, timed to meet their individual needs.
How Chapter tracks this
Log guidance interviews, track follow-up actions, and maintain records for every student. Intervention tracking ensures no one is left without support.
Example evidence generated
When Ofsted come calling, you're already ready
Chapter Schools generates a complete evidence pack on demand. Filter by benchmark, year group, time period, or student cohort.
Every piece of evidence is timestamped, linked to the relevant Gatsby Benchmark, and formatted for inspection. No more scrambling. No more spreadsheets.
Baker Clause compliance
The Baker Clause requires schools to allow education and training providers access to students in Years 8–13. Chapter Schools helps you track every provider visit, log the encounters, and maintain an auditable record of compliance.
See Gatsby tracking in action
Book a 30-minute demo and watch Chapter Schools automatically map your activities to all 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.