Support

Resources

In this section:

Parents/Carers

We've pulled together resources and information that are aimed at providing Parents and Carers with information on education and careers. We have also linked to trusty websites and resources that we think you will find helpful such as UCAS and Student Finance England.

Supporting Your Child During Exams

NHS Advice for supporting your child if they are suffering from exam stress

Skills You Need: Supporting Children through Exams

Young Minds' Parents' Support Guide

Family Lives: Exam Stress

Post-16 Options

Post-16 Options - Parent Flyer - this flyer is perfect for parents who are supporting their child in deciding what's next for them after their GCSEs.

School Leaver's Checklist

Apprenticeships

Get in, Go Far Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship Parents & Carers' Pack

Parent / carer podcast from "The Parent Perspective"

Follow this link to see apprenticeship information and opportunities

Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes & Jobs | Careermap

Higher Education

Which? University Advice for Parents

Ways to Support Your Child at University

Go Higher West Yorkshire: Higher Education Parent & Carer Guide

The Complete University Guide: Advice for Parents

Shaping Futures Parents' Guide to HE

Why go to University? (PDF) Our quick tips on the pros of going to university!

September 2020: Parent's Guide to University

UCAS Applications

UCAS: Supporting your child's application

University Guide download link

Student Finance

Martin Lewis: Student Loan Myth Busting

Student Loans Company

Which? Guide - Student finance: What Parents Need to Know

Military Service Families

Parent Guide - Supporting Your Child Applying for University

Resources

In this section:

Students

Resources designed to support young people who are navigating school, further education, and higher education!

School students playing game in classroom

Parents and Carers

Resources for Parents/Carers to enable you to support young people as they make decisions about their future

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Teachers/ Practitioners

Resources for teachers/practitioners working with young people and supporting the Careers curriculum in school/college

Students in university classroom listening to lecturer.

Additional Support

Resource and information relating to specific groups and / or circumstances that may benefit from additional support.

Female careers advisor showing laptop to male student taking notes.