Please see below a number of helpful links for parents with regard to post Sixth Form options:
- Gov.UK release monthly ‘parent packs’ for parents and carers providing useful information surrounding apprenticeships. Talking Futures provide a wealth of online resources to aid parents to have constructive and meaningful careers conversations with their children. https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/
- Link to the parent and carers section of the UCAS website, where parents can find ample resources on applying to university and sign up to the UCAS parent newsletter: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/ucas-undergraduate-advice-parents-and-guardians
- The UCAS guide for parents and carers 2026: https://www.ucas.com/discover/advice-for-parents-guardians-and-carers/parent-guardian-and-carer-guide
- The GOV.UK Parent and Carer Guide to Apprenticeships: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/711088/Parent-Guide-Apprenticeships.pdf
- The Amazing Apprenticeships ‘Parent Zone’ where parents can discover a wealth of information and resources surrounding apprenticeships and the application process involved: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/parent-zone/
- Student Finance Guidance for Parents and Carers: https://www.ucas.com/student-finance-england/student-finance-guidance-parents-and-partners