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Using Gatsby Benchmarks and Skills Builder in Morrisby Manager

1. Accessing Gatsby Benchmarks in Morrisby Manager

• Log in to Morrisby Manager.

• Go to the ‘Students’ area.

• Click on the ‘Gatsby Benchmarks’ tab.

2. Understanding the Gatsby Benchmarks View

• You’ll see a list of students displayed in rows.

• Across the top are the eight Gatsby Benchmark columns.

• Each student’s alignment to a benchmark is shown using coloured blocks:

  • Red: Student is far from meeting the benchmark (common in lower years).

  • Yellow/Green: Student is making progress.

  • Blue: Benchmark completed.

• Use this overview to:

  • Identify gaps in provision.

  • Plan future career activities based on need.

3. Track Student Engagement with Career Activities

• The ‘Total Provision’ column shows the number of hours each student has spent on career-related activities.

• This helps assess how active each student has been in engaging with career development.

4. Using the ‘Essential Skills’ Tab

• Go to the ‘Essential Skills’ tab to view student progress in Skills Builder.

• Each of the eight essential skills is shown across the top.

• Within each coloured block is a number representing the highest Skills Builder step reached by the student for that skill.

• The ‘Provision’ column shows the number of hours spent developing these skills.

5. Filtering and Sorting Your View

• Use the following tools to customise your display:

  • Search box – Find specific students.

  • Select group – Filter by group or class.

  • Filters – Narrow down your dataset.

  • Column sorting – Sort by skill step level, provision hours, etc.

6. Final Notes

• Use the colour-coded visuals and progress indicators to guide your career and skills development planning.

• Regularly monitor student progress to ensure benchmarks and skill targets are being met.