Information for Parents
As a parent, you are incredibly influential when it comes to the decisions your child makes in all areas of their lives and that is especially true when it comes to their education and career. There are now a broad range of choices and options available to students today. With this in mind, we want you to be able to talk to your child about their options confidently; knowing that the information you have is as accurate and as up to date as possible.
Please find below a list of helpful resources that can help you have meaningful discussions with your child about their future:
- National Careers Week produce an excellent annual resource to support parents in 'steering' their son/daughter towards the correct job/career
- UCAS - Advice for parents, guardians and carers
- UCAS - Student finance guidance for parents and partners
- Amazing Apprenticeships - Guidance for parents and carers
- Target Jobs - Careers advice for school leavers
- Guardian University League Table - An interactive University League Table guide.
- Careermag for Parents - Guide to strike up the best career conversations with your children using expert advice and resources.
Parent Survey
At CGS, we are very proud of the work we do to make sure students have all the information they need to plan for their future. We regularly review and update our careers programme to ensure we are meeting the needs of both parents and students. We are keen to hear feedback from parents and carers about how well we have helped your child to prepare for their next steps into post 16 and 18 education or training. We would therefore appreciate it if you could spare 5 minutes to complete this survey.
Contact Us
Kate Lovelace, Careers and Enterprise Leader (✉ CGS Careers Office), is available if you have any queries in relation to career options or work experience. Mr Wescomb, Head of Sixth Form, can assist with any queries relating to further education choices.