Careers Information for Parents/Carers

 How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Career Aspirations

Start the Conversation. Talking about careers at home makes a big difference. Ask your child what they enjoy, what they are curious about, and what they might want to do after school. Help them explore different career pathways and keep the conversation open and positive.

Explore Skills and Strengths Together

Help your child think about:

• What they are good at
• What they enjoy
• How they work best
• What kind of environment suits them

This helps them understand which careers might fit their strengths. You can also encourage them to talk to friends and family about their jobs to learn about different workplaces.

 Connect School Activities to Future Careers

Careers learning happens throughout school. Talk to your child about:

• Employer talks
• Work experience
• Curriculum links to careers- ask what they learned and how it might shape their future choices.

 Use Unifrog Together

Unifrog is a powerful tool for exploring careers and planning next steps.

It includes:

• A Careers Library with up‑to‑date Labour Market Information
• Over 1300 job profiles
• Skills and qualification requirements
• Tools to write personal statements, CVs and applications
• A space to record skills, achievements and experiences
• Information on open days for both Further education colleges, Sixth form settings and University events. Seeing places in person helps students understand what feels right for them.

 Apprenticeship Information

You may find Amazing Apprenticeships helpful for understanding routes, employers and opportunities. Apprenticeship guides are invaluable if you’d like a parent‑friendly overview.

 Support Work Experience

Work experience is one of the most valuable ways for students to understand the world of work.

You can help by:

• Suggesting possible placements
• Using your own networks and encouraging your child to contact employers
• Helping them prepare for the placement

 Help with Applications and Interviews

Support your child by:

• Reading through applications
• Practising interview questions
• Helping them prepare examples of skills and achievements
• Encouraging them to stay calm and positive

 Encourage Wider Opportunities

Any experience helps build confidence and skills:

• Volunteering
• Clubs and societies
• Part‑time work
• Community projects
• Online courses