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Careers Information For Parents

Unifrog is our 'go to' careers website. It holds thousands of pieces of useful careers education and labour market information you and your child can access, to support them make informed choices on where next at 16 or 18.

Raising the Participation Age

All young people are required to continue in education, employment or training until their 18th birthday. This does not mean they have to stay in school. They can choose to study or train in any of the following ways:

Stay in full-time education in a school or college
Work or volunteer full-time, together with part-time accredited education or training.
Take up an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Useful Resources

Apprenticeships – Parental Guide

A comprehensive government guide helping parents understand apprenticeship options and how to support their child through the process.

UCAS

Access the UCAS portal for university applications, course searches, and tracking your child’s progress.

A Parents Guide to University

UCAS advice for parents, guardians, and carers on supporting students through university choices and applications.

Student Finance – Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis’s plain-English guide to student loans, repayment thresholds, and what student finance really costs.

Talking Futures

Practical tips and conversation starters to help parents have meaningful careers discussions with their children.

Watch & Learn

At Sandy Secondary School, we recognise that supporting your child's future is a shared responsibility between school and home. Our comprehensive careers guidance programme is designed to help young people explore their options, understand different career pathways, and make informed decisions about their next steps.

This helpful video provides valuable insights into how we support students' career development and how parents can play an active role in this journey. Whether your child is interested in academic progression, vocational training, apprenticeships, or other pathways, our careers team can offer personalised guidance tailored to their aspirations and strengths.

We encourage parents to engage with these resources and discuss future possibilities with their children. By working together, we can help every student feel confident and prepared as they transition towards their chosen career. For more information about our careers support services, please contact us at parentcontact@sandysecondaryschool.com or call 01767 680598.

Information For Parents Careers Information For Parents Unifrog is our 'go to' careers website. It holds thousands of pieces of useful careers education and labour market information you and your child can access, to support them make informed choices on where next at 16 or 18. Raising the Participation Age All young people are required to continue in education, employment or training until their 18th birthday. This does not mean they have to stay in school. They can choose to study or train in any of the following ways: Useful Resources Watch & Learn At Sandy Secondary School, we recognise that supporting your child's future is a shared responsibility between school and home. Our comprehensive careers guidance programme is designed to help young people explore their options, understand different career pathways, and make informed decisions about their next steps. This helpful video provides valuable insights into how we support students' career development and how parents can play an active role in this journey. Whether your child is interested in academic progression, vocational training, apprenticeships, or other pathways, our careers team can offer personalised guidance tailored to their aspirations and strengths. We encourage parents to engage with these resources and discuss future possibilities with their children. By working together, we can help every student feel confident and prepared as they transition towards their chosen career. For more information about our careers support services, please contact us at parentcontact@sandysecondaryschool.com or call 01767 680598.