As your child prepares to take their next step in their education, we know that you want to do everything in your power to support them. The transition to college can be challenging, and your child may need more support than usual during this time. Our parent resources provide you with the tools and guidance you need to help your child thrive as they make the transition to college life.

Careers guidance for your child

We offer all prospective and current students’ free access to informal and impartial information, advice and guidance.

At our open events and during enrolment, please feel free to chat to us if you or your child are unsure about:

  • Choosing appropriate courses
  • How to gain information about certain career paths
  • Options that would best suit your child
  • How you can best support them with making decisions

 

Students are able to access our 1:1 Careers service, as well as gaining careers education throughout their time with us to help them transition into their next stage of learning or employment.

There are also a number of useful websites and resources available to help you and your child to understand their options and decide what next steps to take:

Helping your child with post-16 choices

Your child's choices post-16 can includes vocational courses, A-Levels, T Levels and apprenticeships. For advice, visit:

  • The Parents Guide To - What can my child do after their GCSEs? - Click here
  • Career Pilot - What are the choices for my child at 16? - Click here

Support with choosing A-Levels

If you're child is interest in studying A-Levels, there is support to help them choose their subjects:

  • Careers Pilot - Choosing your A-Levels and what you need to consider - Click here

Understanding T Levels

T Levels are designed in partnership with employers and focus on vocational skills. Each course includes a 45 day industry placement. Find out more:

For careers advice, prospective and current students can email us via guidance@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk. Or, if you have a general enquiry, please email info@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk and you will be directed to the relevant department.

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