Helping your children with their career
Research shows that you are the most important influence on your child’s career aspirations and choices.
Throughout this section, we use the term 'parent' to include parent, guardian or other carer.
To see how you can help your child at key stages in their career planning, follow the links below.
- Getting started with Parents activities
- Making career decisions
- Find out about your chosen job or course
- Developing skills for work
- Choosing subjects
- Applying for opportunities
- Additional Support Needs
If you are a parent of a young Asylum Seeker, visit Information for parents of Asylum Seekers.
Translated information for parents
Some of the information in this section has been translated into alternative languages.
Informations pour parents, tuteurs et responsables (PDF format 104KB)
Flosrachadh do phŕrantan, luchd-gleidhidh agus luchd-cůraim (PDF format 103KB)
Informacje dla rodziców, opie kunoów prawnych oraz opiekunów osób niepelnosprawnych (PDF format 107KB)
Informaçăo para pais, tutores e responsáveis (PDF format 114KB)
Información para padres, tutores, y personas que tengan nińos a su cuidado (PDF format 119KB)
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