Information for Parents

Useful Weblinks and Documents for Parents

Careers

• Careerpilot– Information on all choices at 14,16 and 18
• iCould– A range of articles for parents to help when advising children of their different options
• Barclays Lifeskills Parent Zone– Find out how the Barclays Life Skills programme can help develop your child’s skills
• Parental Guidance– Careers information and advice from the Careers Writers Association
• BBC Careers Zone
• Link to Job Hunters Survival Kit
• Link to North East – LMI Info
• Link to Labour Market information Jan-March
• Link to Parent Guide 2020
• National Careers Week 2024 – The Parents Guide
• Labour Market Information for Parents and Guardians

Apprenticeships

• .GOV.UK– parents guide on apprenticeships
• Amazing Apprenticeships
• https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/resources-for-parents#
• Link to Parents Guide to Apprenticeships

Higher Education

• Advice for parents about applying from UCAS
• https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/career-planning-and-your-degree
• Link to Is University Worth it?
• Link to Parents guide to uni