Parent & Carer Zone
As a parent or carer, you want to be able to guide and advise your child towards the best opportunity for them. So, where do you start?
There are many options available including apprenticeships, T Levels and HTQs.
Being open-minded about the range of opportunities, and equipping yourself with knowledge and information is the best way to build your confidence, and ultimately to support your child to make the best decision for them.
Through this Parent Zone, we aim to help you to explore those options.
Guidance for Parents & Carers
This guide has been designed to help parents & carers explore the exciting world of apprenticeships with their child, to understand the range of resources and support services available to them, and how to access them.
Resources to get you started
Choices Magazine
Our monthly choices magazine features information and resources to help you to support and guide your child with apprenticeship and technical education decisions.
Resources to use with your child
The Parent Perspective Podcast
“The Parent Perspective” is a podcast series for parents and carers, helping them to support their children with careers advice and guidance.
Hosted by BBC Broadcaster Rachel Burden, this podcast provides a space for listeners to:
- Explore which careers are available today
- Showcase the experiences of interesting and diverse role models
- Provide real-time insights into how the world of work is changing
Each episode features a panel of expert speakers, sharing their insights and offering practical solutions to some of the challenges parents currently face in supporting their children to make informed decisions.
