Resources for parents                            

Parents want the best for their children. Connexions Sunderland encourage all parents to be actively involved in the important choices their children will have to make as they grow up.

If your child is in school year 9, 10 or 11 (aged 13-16) these decisions will include:

• What will I do for work experience?
• What career would I like?
• Do I want to go to sixth form or college?
• Would I like an Apprenticeship?

Don't leave it too late!

Planning ahead is key to a successful decision.

* * Useful resources for parents * *

Below you will find a number of useful resources including links to other websites and information leaflets.  Don't forget to get in touch with us if you need to ask any questions or need more information.

North East Solution Finder Solution finder provides information about the many different services available to children, young people and their families in the North East. To visit Solution Finder click here..
Level 2 qualifications If you are the parent or guardian of a young person you will want them to get a good job so they can enjoy a more secure future. A 'level 2 qualification' can help them to achieve this. To find out more about level 2 click here..

Where The Jobs Are: This leaflet is a parents and carers' guide to the job market for young people. It is in PDF format so you will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view it. Click here to view this leaflet [704k].

Parents Centre is a great resource for parents and guardians. It has lots of great information about a range of different topics. To find out more visit www.parentscentre.gov.uk/publications/.

FREE Booklets! The department for children, schools and families has teamed up with supermarket chain ASDA and several family-oriented charities to create a series of 29 FREE booklets that address a wide range of parenting issues. To find out more CLICK HERE.

NEWSLETTERS (hold mouse over picture to select one)

It's your choice		Parents and Carers of year 9 Students		Which way now?
Information about work and learning options for year 10 and 11 students.		A great guide for parents and carers of children who are in year 9.		Help, advice and support for year 9 students who are choosing their options.
2.9Mb download here		900k download here		1.8Mb download here

               Interactive online guides

Try the interactive versions of the above leaflets and explore subject and career choices online in style!

Interactive "Which way now?"		Interactive "It's your choice"
Interactive "Parents and Carers"

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