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Parental guidance and support play a crucial role in a child's educational journey, particularly when it comes to shaping their career aspirations and decisions. Nurturing a child's career development involves more than encouraging academic success—it's about fostering a sense of exploration, self-discovery, and informed decision-making. As parents, you are the primary influencers in your son's life, providing essential guidance and insights into the diverse world of career opportunities. By actively engaging in conversations, understanding his interests, strengths, and goals, and offering encouragement and resources, you can help set him on a path toward a fulfilling and successful career. Join us as we explore effective ways for parents to support their sons in discovering and pursuing their passions, ensuring a promising and gratifying future lies ahead.
Parents can get involved in several ways - from attending Next Steps meetings with their son, visiting other provider sixth form open events, and learning about the possible routes available for our students.
We hold an annual event "Broadening Your Horizons" in October each year to raise awareness of alternate routes from A-level and University.
EVENTS FOR PARENTS
9 January 2025 - Year 8 GCSE Options Evening
3 July 2025 - DHSB Careers Fair 2025
15 October 2025 - Broadening Your Horizons
4 December 2025 - DHSB Sixth Form Open Evening
RECENT RESOURCES :
Unifrog (www.unifrog.org) allows all students to develop their own personal careers record, including CV guidance, skills development, research into careers and some PSHEE topics. Sixth form students will also use it for university references. Parents can have their own login - if you'd like to do this check this short guidance page:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Et0TbQAVSYCku-3ialUp4R3NiSbFl1dDAKFZ0O6C00U/edit?usp=sharing
~ Short film to introduce T levels, which will be offered locally by City College2. These are aimed roughly between A-levels and apprenticeships, with 80% classroom learning and 20% industry experience.
The Department for Education has put together a couple of simple and handy guides to inform young people and their parents about all of the options open to them post-16
Next Steps South West (NSSW) parents area online also has many useful links -
https://nextstepssw.ac.uk/parents-area/
And you can sign up for NSSW Parents and Carers regular news bulletin at this link - https://nextstepssw.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=42dcf01a1f3bb930511d42a7a&id=feb454b6db
This page of useful information for Parents and Carers has been put together by the Heart of the South West Careers Hub to which we belong:
The decisions young people make from an early stage at school can have a big impact on their future career choices and happiness. As parents you have a vital role to play in this career journey.
A parent’s guide to university
Written for parents by parents. Offering an insight into how parents can best support their child’s transition from school to university which is more important than ever at this time.
Decision making, how to support your child at key transition points
Guides to key decision points outline the options open at each stage and feature written and video information to help inform your child’s decision-making.
Tools and tips to help your child reach their full potential
Help your son or daughter to develop the key skills they need for the future and help them unlock their potential.
Apprenticeship information and support for parents
A full range of resources to help support parents through these unprecedented times. Parents can access current and past editions of the specialist Parents’ Pack, filled with the latest advice and guidance, supported by the National Apprenticeship Service.
TED-Ed provides everything you need to spark and celebrate your child’s ideas and share them with the world.
SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) resources, activities and support to help you and your family during lockdown.
DFN Project SEARCH - SEND support for careers-related education
https://www.dfnprojectsearch.org/
Further education, university or an apprenticeship?
Information to help parents and carers support young people in making the right decision about study and work.
My world of work – help your child explore and discover different careers
Tools for you to use with your son/daughter to spark ideas about career exploration and routes they could take to get the jobs they want. Help them build career management skills to help them make decisions that are right for them.
Careers support through the Coronavirus
Parents and carers can sign up for a newsletter especially prepared to provide advice and support during this crisis - direct to your inbox!
These are useful sites that we also use in school:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/skills-assessment new government site which helps you assess skills and suggests career areas
http://icould.com lots of ideas about different careers; a fun Buzz quiz to give you suggestions; over 1000 career videos of people talking about their jobs.
https://barclayslifeskills.com/families/ tools and tips for families, especially during Covid19 from this popular site we use in school.
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/parent-zone probably the main site we use in school with loads of information and activities to help students make the right career decisions at different stages of life.
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ the official government careers site for all age groups : "Use our career tools to help you with your choices on careers, training and work. Whatever your situation, there's something to help."
https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/ The Russell Group (the most prestigious universities) advice on which subjects to select at school to give you the best options at university
http://sacu-student.com/?page_id=2850 "Spartan" pictorial careers quiz.
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ careers in health care - the largest employer in the UK.
http://www.university.which.co.uk/ teachers section has good info on Higher/degree apprenticeships, and also Oxbridge applications.
https://successatschool.org/ general site covering skills and next steps for all Year Groups
http://amazingapprenticeships.com/ advice about, and lets you apply for, apprenticeships at all levels.
Advanced apprenticeships – Start with GCSEs from age 16 and train as a chef, IT technician or digital marketer for instance.
Higher apprenticeships – When you leave education at 18, train for skilled jobs in industries from finance to broadcasting. Some courses even offer the chance to complete a degree whilst working.
Degree apprenticeships – Complete a university degree while training for and working in a highly skilled profession such as aerospace engineering or laboratory science.
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