Useful Links for Parents & Carers

Aimhigher   What's university all about? help your child into higher education – applying for university courses, financial support for fees, university bursaries and other support available.

Apprenticeships  A national vacancy matching service for young people -  work, study and get paid

Next Step Information on all subjects from careers to lifestyle information

icould  Films from real people in real jobs showing career stories, ideas and inspirations

Informed Choices - Guide to post-16 options

DirectGov  Public services all in one place, including information and help for students with special educational needs, school term dates, discipline and exclusions.

Wayahead Warrington  A one stop shop for all the courses in the WARRINGTON area

Wayahead Cheshire East   A one stop shop for all the courses in the CHESHIRE EAST area

Wayahead Cheshire West and Chester - A one stop shop for all courses in the CHESHIRE WEST area

UCAS  Young people can try the Stamford Test to see what university courses might suit them, and have a look at what’s needed to get in.

Northwest.careers  A  guide to the industries with the best prospects in the North West and major north west projects. At any one time, some careers offer more opportunities than others and it might be that these growth areas will give the greatest chance of success .

Parentline Plus  The leading national charity for providing help and support to anyone caring for children

Parent' Careers Club Involving Parents in Career Guidance

Work Experience and Work Placements in Cheshire and Warrington   A service delivered by Education Business Plus through Connexions Cheshire & Warrington