Parents – How to support your child’s future career choices

At Biddenham we understand the journey from year 7 to finishing school post 18 can be bewildering, for both you and your child. There are numerous decisions to be made – Key Stage 4 options, post 16 choices, and finally supporting your child’s choices for post 18.

There are many websites that offer advice, guidance and information on further education and careers.

Below are links to documents and websites which give useful information and guidance.

Parents advice for 14 – 16 year olds
The Parents Guide to Post 16 options
Parents advice for 16-18 year olds
Amazing apprenticeships parents-pack
ParentsGuideWTJ
A Parents Guides to Apprenticeships – fact sheet

Parent advisor – a website with advice for parents and carers about career options for their children.

If you would like further advice please email careers@biddenham.beds.sch.uk

Below are some helpful links which can support you, should you wish to do further research.

Every Wednesday the National Careers Service runs a live chat on social media where young people and others can ask questions and get advice on career options. The sessions run from 2pm to 4pm on Twitter and from 7pm to 9pm on Facebook. Links to the feeds are listed below.