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There are many useful resources available to you to help you support your child in making informed career choices. These include:

UCAS	information specifically aimed at parents and carers about post-16 education and training opportunities.
BBC Careers Advice	There is a lot of valuable careers information on the BBC website
National Careers Week	Download a booklet from National Careers Week 2022
Monthly Parent Pack.	Each month the Government’s apprentice website produces a parent pack including resources tailored for parents and guardians.

Years 8 – 11

Whilst at school encourage your child to talk to careers professionals and teachers about their future career plans
Discuss their career ideas, favourite subjects, interests, skills and personal qualities
Support them by finding out about their options by attending parents’ evenings, school/college open days and career events
Talk about expectations and help them to consider back-up plans
Support them in exploring options after Year 11 such as 6^th form, college, training or apprenticeships
Support them in making applications, ensuring they meet any deadlines and attend all their interviews.

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