Parents & Carers

Supporting Your Child's Future

Choosing future pathways can feel overwhelming for young people and their families. At Pudsey Grammar School, we work with students throughout Years 7–13 to help them understand their strengths, explore opportunities and make informed decisions about their next steps.

Careers education is not about choosing one career too early; it is about helping students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make successful decisions throughout their lives.

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Careers Guidance Appointments

All students receive individual careers guidance appointments two key transition points in line with statutory obligations:

Year 10

Students receive a careers guidance appointment to support them with:

• exploring future career ideas;
• understanding different pathways after GCSEs;
• considering post-16 options;
• identifying opportunities to develop their skills and experience.

Year 12

Students receive a further careers guidance appointment to support them with:

• university applications;
• apprenticeships and employment opportunities;
• gap year options;
• developing applications and interview skills;
• planning their next steps after sixth form.

Appointments are delivered by a qualified Level 6 Careers Guidance Adviser and are planned around key decision-making points.

Students who require additional support are identified and may receive further targeted careers appointments throughout Years 10 and 11.

Useful Links:

There are lots of external resources available to help inform and support your career journey, please see the below for further information:

https://www.unifrog.org/ 

Use your child's school email to access the resources available here 

Careermag for Parents & Guardians
We know talking about careers can be daunting but we're here to guide you through the maze of post-16 and post-18 options, so you can strike up the best career conversations with your children using our expert advice and resources.

Future Goals - Resources for Parents and Carers

Do you need help finding information and advice for your child or teenager as they prepare to leave school or college? We have all the resources you need to make those important future decisions with confidence. 

The Apprenticeship Guide listing all apprenticeships available

icould - Career ideas and information for your future

UCAS | At the heart of connecting people to higher education

MyDirections

Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service

Job profiles | Prospects.ac.uk

Amazing Apprenticeships

Home - StudentStream 

UK University Search: Recorded Webinar catch ups for students

SEND and EHCP Careers Support

We are committed to ensuring all students receive careers guidance that is personalised to their individual needs, aspirations and circumstances.

For students with SEND or an EHCP, careers guidance may include additional support with:

• exploring realistic and aspirational career goals;
• understanding different education, training and employment pathways;
• preparing for adulthood and independence;
• identifying appropriate support during transitions;
• accessing specialist providers and programmes;
• developing confidence and employability skills.

Parents and carers of students with SEND are welcome to request involvement in careers appointments. This may include attending the appointment alongside their child or requesting that a member of staff who knows the student well is present to provide support.

For students who find attending appointments difficult due to attendance, health or individual circumstances, alternative arrangements such as telephone or Teams appointments can be made.

To discuss support arrangements, please contact: prospects@pudseygrammar.co.uk

SEND and EHCP: Useful Careers Links and Local Support

Leeds Local Offer — information about education, health, social care and support services available for children and young people with SEND