Here are some useful resources to help you support your child through their learning and explore their future career pathways.
For parents and carers of Year 11 students
See our Post-16 page for a list of upcoming Open Events at Further Education (FE) and Sixth Form Colleges
National Careers Service A short article outlining the main options for your child after Year 11
See our Post-16 web page for additional information.
How do Diploma courses compare to A levels?
Find out more here: Are BTECs as valuable as A-Levels?
Click here to access information on applying for apprenticeships
Explore more apprenticeship resources on our Apprenticeships web page.
The Parents Guide to Virtual Work Experience – Why it might help your child stand out
Virtual work experience, also referred to as online, remote or digital work experience, provides young people with the opportunity to gain experience in the workplace, develop their skills, boost their employability and explore new industries and job roles. Click on the link above to find out more.
National Careers Week 2024 (NCW) ran from 4-11 March 2024 and a number of useful resources are available to help you support your child in making their career choices. Here is a link to download the Parents’ Guide to Careers for NCW 2024 which includes options at 16/18, T Levels and Apprenticeships, other vocational routes and work experience.
“The Parent Perspective”
Parents and carers are one of the biggest influencers on a young person making their career decisions.
The Parent Perspective is a podcast created to help parents and carers support their children in making more informed career decisions with greater confidence, knowledge and understanding.
In each episode they will share parent experiences of navigating career conversations with their children and provide insights into how the world of work is changing from trusted experts, organisations and employers already working with young people today.
Careermag for Parents | Careermap “Talking about careers can be daunting but we’re here to guide you through the maze of post-16 and post-18 options, so you can strike up the best career conversations with your children using our expert advice and resources.”
