‘The future depends on

what you do today’

Parents & Carers Support

Although all of the advice on our Careers Website is useful for parents and carers when exploring careers with your child, below are some resources designed specifically for you.

01 Where to begin? Success at School offers lots of useful advice for parents and carers around all aspects of your child’s career journey and is a great place to start.

02 University – The UCAS website is the home of university guidance. It offers essential, up-to-date advice and guidance for parents/carers.

03 Student Finance – Save the Student has some excellent advice, patricianly around Student Finance.

04 Apprenticeships – Visit the Parent and Carers Zone on Amazing Apprenticeships for lots of advice.

The National Apprenticeship Website publishes a monthly parent pack so you can help your child to search and apply for apprenticeships.

Guidance & Tips

‘By failing to prepare, you’re preparing to fail.’

Apprenticeships

Subjects taught in schools, colleges and universities are learning programmes, and so is an apprenticeship.
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Finding a Job

A step-by-step guide for finding a job, from research to your first impression at interview and landing a role.
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University

Study what you love, you’re interested in and with the top experts in their fields.

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Armed Forces

The Armed Forces offers you challenge and adventure that you simply can’t find in any other job.

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University Guidance

University isn’t just about learning, the experience will enrich your life.

Looking to join a Sixth Form?

A sixth form is where young people study A levels and sometimes

vocational qualifications after they have finished Year 11.