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.