Yorkshire Learning Providers Careers Guidance Forum

The Yorkshire Learning Providers Careers Guidance Forum is a professional network for those leading, delivering, and developing careers education across the region. Whether you’re from a college or an independent training provider, the forum offers a collaborative space to share best practice, navigate evolving statutory guidance, and strengthen your institution’s approach to Careers Guidance.

With input from national experts and sector leaders, this forum supports members to embed high-impact, inclusive, and sustainable careers guidance that reflects the needs of all learners, including those on vocational pathways, apprenticeships, and those with SEND.

From unpacking the latest Gatsby Benchmark updates and 2025 statutory expectations to developing practical solutions for employer engagement and destination tracking, the forum empowers providers to build confident, future-ready learners and shape the regional careers landscape together.

In collaboration with Learning Curve Group, the session will be hosted by Kate Roberts, Head of Careers.

Host profile:

With a diverse career spanning various educational institutions including secondary and FE, my passion has always been rooted in education and supporting others to achieve their potential. Joining Learning Curve Group in September 2022, I was thrilled to become part of a large, successful, and multifaceted independent training provider that shares my values and vision.

At LCG, my primary focus is enhancing our careers guidance provision to ensure learners receive comprehensive and impactful support. As a member of the expert practitioner group for the revised Gatsby Benchmarks, I have had the privilege of shaping these important standards and contributing to their development. LCG is now proud to be a Gatsby Champion of the revised benchmarks, further solidifying our position as a pioneering force in the Independent Training Provider sector.

I am passionate about driving forward high-quality careers education and welcome conversations with anyone who shares this goal. Together, we can continue to make a positive impact on the lives of learners and the wider education landscape.