Teachers
Need to advise your students? Useful links:
Apprenticeships:
Find an apprenticeship - Search the find an apprenticeship service for apprenticeships in England.
Get in, go far - More information for students, parents and teacher.
Degree apprenticeships - Find out more about degree apprenticeships and the industries they are offered in from UCAS.
All About School Leavers - The top five tips for a new apprentice
The Apprenticeship Standards - The standards show what an apprentice will be doing and the skills required of them.
Essex Employment and Skills Board - Keep up with current and future skills trends across Essex
Get my first job - Help, support and opportunities for young people finding their first job
National Careers Service - Career guidance website and help line
Not Going To Uni - Jobs, training and college options for those that may not go to university
Vinspired - Connects 14- 25 year olds with volunteering opportunities in England
Job Centre Plus - The job search website for the Job Centre Plus
University:
The application process - How UCAS works.
Parent Guide - Information for parents, including how to complete the form, how to pay for the application and what happens once the form has been sent to UCAS.
UK Map of universities - Find every UK university on this useful map.
Application form walkthrough - Comprehensive details of how to complete the form, complete with screengrabs.
A Parent's Guide to University Funding - The WhatUni guide for parents, demystifying the world of student finance.