Advice for Parents (and Students)
We use Unifrog as our main careers platform to help students explore pathways, build skills, and plan for their future. Parents and carers can also access the platform to support their child’s journey, We’ve set up a dummy parent/carer account, simply go to and use the code WWCCParents to create your own account and explore the tools available.
Unifrog Induction
To help parents and carers steer their children through the confusing world of careers choices, take a look at this Parent & Carers eBook.Parents & Carers eBookThis guide has it all – from university and apprenticeships to work experience and gap years.
- ‘Springpod’ is a website where you can get information to support your future choices. There are links to free virtual work experience placements, university open days information, degree tasters and apprenticeship opportunities.
https://www.springpod.com/?_ga=2.186238505.1687324858.1645098686-1807551775.1645098686
- Real-life career videos, advice and information to inspire your career
- This website will help whether you’re deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, this site will help to explain the world of work, with advice from people who’ve found the right path for them.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
- All about careers website has a host of information to help, whether it’s looking for Career Opportunities, Apprenticeships, or University it also provides many guidance tools to support you on your journey.
https://www.allaboutcareers.com/
- Barclays LifeSkills helps to inspire young people to get the skills they need for a better future; Lifeskills works for teachers, parents and businesses to help young people:
https://barclayslifeskills.com/educators/
- Find full or part-time jobs in England, Scotland and Wales. Use the ‘Find a job’ service to search and apply for jobs.