For Parents and Carers
Are you a parent or carer of a young person? You can find all of the support and guidance you need below.
What is the next step for your young person?
Our platform is designed to seamlessly guide you towards valuable resources, offer career insights, and provide essential information on post-16 options and pathways to employment.
Talent is universal, but opportunity is not.
Parent and Carers Guide
As your young person approaches the pivotal transition from education to the wider world, we understand the myriad of questions and uncertainties that can arise. Whether they are preparing for college, vocational training, entering the workforce, or exploring other opportunities, we are here to provide guidance and resources to help navigate this exciting yet sometimes daunting journey.
As you embark on this journey alongside your young person, we invite you to explore our resources, and find the support you need to have constructive conversations around careers and education.
Their next steps
University
Thinking about university for your teenager?
Our guide breaks down everything you need to know about university as an option – from applications and costs to alternatives worth considering. Get the facts to help your young person make the choice that’s right for them.
Apprenticeships
For many young people, an apprenticeship is an ideal combination of study and work experience that lends itself to many career paths. The scope and quality of apprenticeships is increasing, adding value to this pathway.
Post-16 Pathways
Discover different pathways and qualifications available to your young person after they finish secondary school.
Work Experience
Work experience allows students to make career choices, develop key skills and expand their own career network. A good work experience programme ensures valuable and relevant experiences are linked with careers learning.
Berkshire Careers Hub
Transforming careers education for young people
Careers Hubs bring together schools, colleges, employers, and apprenticeship providers in local areas across England. The goal is to make it easier for schools and colleges to improve how they prepare young people for their next steps.
How to help your young person do their best in an interview
Perhaps your young person is a graduate looking to improve their CV, or maybe YOU are a back-to-work parent wanting to brush up on interview skills.
The below links offer a range of useful hints, tips and advice on applying for jobs, the hiring process in general and on how best to sell your skills to stand out from the crowd.
Right for the role: Ways to tailor your CV
Firing off the same old CV time after time is a sure fire way to rule yourself out of the running for a job.
Invited to an interview? Don’t panic!
Find out how to prepare yourself for an interview here and create the best impression.
How do you make your CV standout?
How to standout from the crowd with your CV.