Helping your child make the right decisions
We understand how challenging it can be to support your child in making informed decisions about their future career. It’s important that both of you are aware of all the options and the support available. You might also need guidance on the best time to have these conversations, and when.
Getting started
We know from talking to parents how much information is out there, and how daunting it can be trying to decide where to start. You’re probably worried about how much the world of work has changed since you were at school making the same decisions. Perhaps you didn’t receive the information you needed. Maybe you have reservations about giving your child career advice in case you say the wrong thing.
Top tips for starting a career conversation and being supportive:
- Suggest that you set a regular time and space when you are both free to talk about their career, and let them choose when this happens
- Ask them what they enjoy doing at school and in their free time – and why
- Listen without judgement and give your opinions only when asked, offering advice based on what you have observed about them growing up
- Find out what research they have already done and the conversations they have had with their friends and teachers at school/college
- Wait for them to tell you how you can support them and focus your efforts on this
For added advice and guidance please see the links below, each of them will give you information regarding Sixth Form, T-Levels, College and all of the things you may need to know for your child to be leaving school.
Amazing Apprenticeships for Parents
UCAS – Applying for University
Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Careers Hub
Careers SW | Support for parents and carers
Episode 6: The Versatility – what can an apprenticeship, a traineeship or a degree lead to?
EPISODE DETAILS
In episode six Rachel Burden talks to Jennifer Sullivan from Qube Learning, trainee Nazish Akhtar plus professional rugby players Sam Dugdale and Luke James about how an apprenticeship, a traineeship or a degree can support your child to achieve their dreams – or maybe give them a fall-back if things don’t go to plan.
SHOW NOTES
In episode six presenter Rachel Burden explores the versatility of apprenticeships, traineeships and degrees with Jennifer Sullivan from Qube Learning, trainee Nazish Akhtar plus professional rugby players Sam Dugdale and Luke James from Sale Sharks.
Rachel and guests also cover how an apprenticeship, a traineeship or a degree can support your child to achieve their dreams – or maybe give them a fall-back if things don’t go to plan, while Sam and Luke reveal how training and education, supported by the club, is helping them build a career after rugby.
For more information and to access support for you or your child, visit amazingapprenticeships.com.
The Parent Perspective, hosted by BBC presenter Rachel Burden, was created to help parents and carers support their children in making more informed career decisions with greater confidence, knowledge and understanding.
In each episode we will share your experiences of navigating career conversations with your children and provide insights into how the world of work is changing from trusted experts, organisations and employers already working with young people today.
If you have any questions that you need answers to, you can join the conversation on social media by following @AmazingAppsUK and @NotGoingToUni and using the hashtag #parentperspective.
WHAT IS THE PARENT PERSPECTIVE?
This is The Parent Perspective, a podcast hosted by BBC presenter Rachel Burden, and created to help parents and carers support their children in making more informed career decisions with greater confidence, knowledge and understanding.
In each episode we will share your experiences of navigating career conversations with your children and provide insights into how the world of work is changing from trusted experts, organisations and employers already working with young people today.
It’s time for your perspective to count!
For any other advice or support please email natahsa.brown@teignmouthschool.co.uk