If you are a parent of a young person leaving school or college this year, you may have noticed that job choices have changed since you were considering your options. There are many more digital and IT related jobs available today which would not have existed 30 years ago! You also have different pathways available to them, such as degree apprenticeships.

If you are a parent of a teenager, it’s likely the internet is part of their daily life. Young people easily adapt to new technology and use it to communicate, socialise and create content. Most teenagers have access to the internet using a smartphone or tablet and use a wide range of social networking sites.

The thought of your child leaving school and moving on can be daunting. Year 11 is a very stressful time for everyone, not least due to the pressure of looming GCSE exams and fears about what the future holds. Our parent’s guide aims to remove some of the stress and help you support your young person through the process.

My niece turned 16 recently, which means that she’s joined thousands of other teenagers who are all trying to work out what they want to do after their GCSEs, and how and where they’ll continue studying next September.

Ensuring your children are set up for a successful career, future financial security and a good quality of life is a pressing challenge for every parent. As parents, your children will look to you for advice and guidance even if they don’t like to admit it! How can you help your young person with their choices?

There are plenty of great ways you can help your child and decide on the best route to take- even if they have no idea! It can be difficult as a young person to decide, and as National Careers Week is coming up, we’re offering some top tips for helping your child map their future.