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National Careers Week
3-8 March 2025

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We’re thrilled to share The Parents’ Guide to National Careers Week, created in partnership with National Careers Week: a free guide outlining vocational options after GCSE and sixth form.

 

#NCW2025 gives parents a chance to learn more about different careers paths their teens can take. Find out what’s available, what will suit your teen best, and where each option could lead. ​​

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Apprenticeships

Where to find the right apprenticeship

There's a wide range of ways to seek out apprenticeships and we recommend using a selection rather than relying on one. This resource outlines them all - with links to reliable sites to explore further.

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship levels

Apprenticeships vary in the qualifications that can be achieved, length of commitment and balance between work and study. This useful summary breaks it down so parents can understand all the options

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Careers

Careers board game (14-16)

To help parents speak to their teens about their futures, we’ve created a fun game with questions that gets the conversation flowing. By playing the game together you create a two-way conversation, with them finding out more about you, as well as you finding out more about them.

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Careers

Qualification levels

With so many different qualifications, it can be hard to know what they mean and where they might lead to next. To help parents understand, we've created a useful summary of what the levels mean, highlighting the different routes to higher education.

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Careers

Green Careers Week 2024-2025

Green Careers Week is a fantastic new initiative being launched between 7th and 12th November 2022 to provide young people with an insight into careers that specifically protect the environment. #GCW2023

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Careers

Preparing for interviews

Interviewing can be nerve-wracking. This resource provides useful tips on what parents can do to help their child prepare for one, including practice questions and tips for parents to help on the day.

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Careers

Post 16 options flowchart

A simple way to explore the different options open to teens finishing their GCSEs

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Careers

The Parents' Guide to NCW 2025


#NCW2025 is a great chance for parents to find out more about the different ways their teen can get on track for rewarding work pathways that help them play to their strengths depending on how they learn best, whether they’re 16 or 18 years’ old or beyond.

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Careers

Careers board game (16-18 years old)

To help parents speak to their teens about their futures, we’ve created a fun game with questions that gets the conversation flowing. By playing the game together you create a two-way conversation, with them finding out more about you, as well as you finding out more about them.

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University

The ultimate university shopping list

Download our ultimate university shopping list (with links to suggested buys) so parents can be sure their child has everything they need for a perfect start to university life.

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University

Types of undergraduate courses

A summary of the different types of undergraduate courses

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University

Preparing for an open day

Most universities offer an “open day” for prospective students, including lectures and talks, as well as existing staff and students on hand to answer questions. Help parents make the most out of the day with our handout on preparing for an open day

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University

Sixth form results day flowchart

Help parents understand their child's options on sixth form results day with our useful and easy to read flowchart!

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University

Understanding university loans

With university fees at almost £10,000 per year plus living costs on top, the prospect of committing to three or four years studying can seem as if the financial burden outweighs the benefits. Keep parents informed with this useful breakdown.

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Wellbeing

A parent's guide to LGBT+

Just Like US LGBT+ Guide for Parents explains how all parents can be allies to the LGBT+ community – whether your child is LGBT+ or not.

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Online safety

15 apps you should be aware of

A guide to popular apps teens use, including social media, messaging, and gaming.

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Wellbeing

Coping with self-harm

Advice for parents on recognising self-harm, understanding why it happens, and how to support their teen. It also covers seeking professional help and having open conversations.

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Wellbeing

Trauma Resource leaflet

Trauma can affect a teen’s emotions and behaviour. This resource explains what trauma is, signs to look for, and how to support them through it.

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Wellbeing

Supporting your child - grief

Losing a loved one is hard for teens. This guide explains how they experience grief, how parents can support them, and where to find help.

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Wellbeing

All about ADHD

An easy-to-understand guide to ADHD in teens, including how it affects focus and emotions. It offers practical tips for parents to support their teen’s learning and wellbeing.

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Wellbeing

25 day wellbeing activity (festive)

A 25-day festive challenge with simple daily activities to help teens build healthy habits for their mind and body.

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Diet and nutrition

Caffeine

Caffeine can affect teen energy, mood, and sleep. This guide explains the impact and suggests healthier alternatives.

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Homelife

Sleep and teenagers (14-16)

Good sleep is important for growing teens. This guide gives simple advice to help 15–16-year-olds improve their sleep.

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Sleep and teenagers (17-18)

Older teens need good sleep to manage stress and stay focused. This resource offers practical tips for improving sleep habits.

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Wellbeing

50 day wellbeing activity

A 50-day challenge with small daily tasks to boost mental and physical wellbeing.

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Relationships and Sex Education

What is RSE?

A clear guide to Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), explaining what it covers and why it’s important for teens.

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Relationships and Sex Education

RSE - ten tips for talking to your teen

Talking about relationships and sex can be tricky. This guide gives ten simple tips to help parents have open, supportive conversations.

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Wellbeing

A parent's guide to depression

Depression can be hard to spot in teens. This guide explains the signs and how parents can support their teen’s mental health.

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Study and revision: Exam nerves

Managing exam nerves

It’s perfectly natural for young people to be worried about taking exams – parents might even be a little worried too! Download our short guide to enable parents to spot the signs of exam stress and anxiety and what they can do to help.

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Study and revision: Study skills

Revision timetables

A revision timetable template to encourage parents to sit with their teen and help them create their own revision timetable in the lead up to mock/actual exams.

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Study and revision: Study skills

Ways you can help your teen revise

A list of four ways parents can help their teen revise at home, including advice on how to set up a mock exam and host a group study session.

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Study and revision: Study skills

Different ways to revise

There are lots of different ways to study and revise and what works for one child may not work for another. This handout provides a useful summary of a range of different revision strategies that parents might want to explore with their teens.

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