Information For Parents / Carers
Why does "Careers" Matter for your Young Person
"the law now requires that young people continue in education, employment (if it includes formal and approved training) or training until the age of 18.”
Participation of young people in education, employment or training – Statutory Guidance 2013. (This law came into effect to enable all young people to have the opportunity to reach better outcomes, gain more skills, and therefore have greater earning potential.)
In school, from year 7, we provide information and advice about pathways and routes available to your young person. Every year, they receive presentations from some of our local post-16 providers as well as from apprenticeship providers. It is never too soon to start exploring what is available, this way, when they meet with Mrs Wilkinson in Year 11 through her Careers Guidance Counsellor role, they arrive informed and with relevant questions that will really help their post-16 planning.
Talking Futures – This website is crucial in supporting the discussions with your young people about their potential pathways into their futures.
Not Going To Uni - Parents | NGTU - this website also offers some supportive advice for things that might seem far off in the future, but can support decision making, even from the beginning of year 7!
How Can I Help As A Parent/Carer?
Careers conversations to have with your child.
Local post-16 providers
A good place to start is considering local post-16 education and training providers. You can have a look at the following websites:
Apprenticeships – local training providers
From February Half Term, Mrs Wilkinson will share locally available apprenticeships via Form Tutors.
Shrewsbury College Apprenticeships
North Shropshire College Apprenticeships
ProVQ Apprentice – Shrewsbury
Short clip about different Post 16 pathways available to your child.
Live interaction and engaging visual content from businesses and inspiring individuals.
Interested in learning more? Watch this podcast here: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/the-parent-perspective-podcast/