Parents/Carers
The Government has changed the law in recent years so that young people leaving school will need to continue in education or training until their 18th birthday. Students can opt to study or train in any of the following ways:
Study full time in a sixth form, college or with a training provider
Gain an apprenticeship or traineeship
Work or volunteer full time, combined with part time education or training
The careers team and wider staff across Challney High School for Girls provide lots of information, advice and guidance to students that they may not share with their parents/carers.
Parents/carers are vital to students understanding of career choices and the decisions they make. We wish all parents/carers to have up-to-date information on choices at 14+, 16+ and 18+ and we would actively encourage you to attend Parent Information Sessions and careers appointments at Parents Evenings.
We would also encourage parents to discuss any concerns regarding careers related matters with Mrs Price (Careers Lead).
Information for parents / carers
It may also be helpful for parents and carers to access these additional websites / parents guides:
Websites:
Parent Guidance www.parentalguidance.org.uk - Planning information to help parents and carers support their child’s career planning needs.
Parent Adviser www.parentadviser.co.uk
Careers Advice for Parents www.careersadviceforparents.org
Documents:
A parent’s guide to apprenticeships
How parents / carers can help
We aim to help every student to reach their full potential and progress on to a successful destination by providing them with the widest possible range of employer and careers related opportunities. This can only be achieved with the help and support of those around us, including parents, employers and alumni.
The school seeks to actively engage parents / carers in the development and delivery of careers provision. Regular careers updates together with requests for assistance with careers events are provided through the school newsletter, careers newsletter and other social media.
We appreciate that your time is precious and we would value your contribution whatever this may be. Here are some examples of how a parent could get involved in careers activities:
Attend our ‘speed networking’ event with all year groups, giving small groups of students an insight into your job (throughout the academic year)
Provide a ‘careers insight’ talk or workshop to Year 9 and 10 students on your career path and current career area
Act as an interviewer / assessor at a mock interview or mock assessment centre event
Ask your employer whether they could host a workplace visit for a small group of students
The above list is not exhaustive, if you have any further ideas of how you could support our CEIAG programme please do not hesitate to get in touch with Mrs Price (cprice@challneygirls.luton.sch.uk)
Website links
General Careers Information:
Universities:
Apprenticeships / Training:
