Info for Parents

Higher Education Information Event - Tuesday 26 November 6pm-7:20pm

The Southampton Education Forum is partnering with Southampton Solent University, the University of Southampton and Southampton City Coucil to host is event for parents and carers of young people who are considering going to university. The event will provide information on the benefits of a university education, the application process, financial support options, and student support services. There will also be a live Q&A panel with education professionals from across the SEF Network.

You can book your place here.

Post-16 options and how to help make the right choices - Tuesday 3 December 5:30pm-6:15pm

Whether your child is choosing their GCSE and post-16 options, supporting the decision-making process can seem daunting. Join this webinar to find out more about what you can do to support your child, what tools on Unifrog can help, information about the post-16 options, and things to consider when choosing what to do next. 

You can book your place here.

How to search and apply for apprenticeships - Thursday 23 January 3:30pm - For parents/carers and students

This webinar will produce you with a step-by-step guide to the different vacancy platforms for apprenticeships, including Find an Apprenticeship, and tips for supporting your students during the application process.

You can book your place here.

How students can use the summer to start their apprenticeship research - Thursday 19 June 3:30pm

It is never to early to start researching apprenticeships and the summer period can be a brilliant time to help to get ready. During this webinar you can hear from experts explaining how to help students to get ready for when vacancies open in the autumn. 

You can book your place here.

The Parent Perspective is a podcast series for parents and carers, helping them to support their children with careers information and advice. Series 3 is hosted by Rachel Burden from BBC Radio Five Live.


Listen to the latest and previous podcasts here.


The Parents' Guide to Green Careers Week 2024-2025.pdf

The Parents Guide to Green Careers Week give parents an insight into the careers that specifically protect the environment.

The Parents' Guide to National Apprenticeship Week 2024.pdf

The Parents Guide to Apprenticeships helps parents learn more about apprenticeships and why they might be a first-rate career pathway for your young person.

The Parents Guide to National Careers Week 2024.pdf

The Parents Guide to National Careers Week outlines vocational options after GCSEs and Sixth Form. It gives parents a chance to learn more about different career paths.

The Parents Guide to University - 2024-2025.pdf

The Parents Guide to University covers the UCAS application process, what to do on results day, what to look for when considering different universities and more.

The Success at School Apprenticeship Guide 2024 for parents and carers is now out. It is full of information to help parents guide their young person as they decide if any apprenticeship could be for them.

November-2024-Choices-Magazine-1.pdf

Choices Magazine is a monthly magazine for apprenticeships and technical education. It includes tips for supporting your child, information on T Levels, apprenticeships and much more.