Exploring careers:

iCloud: short career related videos linked to different subject areas click here 

Cloud box: is a national careers film library, a free resource showing hundreds of real people doing real jobs click here

BBC bitesize: linking curriculum subjects to careers click here

General careers advice

Services for Young People

https://www.ychertfordshire.org/careers/parents-and-carers/ 

SfYP have a variety of tools for both young people and parents to support careers choices. 

National Careers Service

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ 

This is the government provided website to support careers education from the age of 13+

Unifrog

https://www.unifrog.org/ 

Every student in Year 7 - 13  has a login for this destination platform.

If you would like a parent login for this website please contact us at prendergastc@simonballe.herts.sch.uk 

Apprenticeships:

Government - Apprenticeships

https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships 

This is the national website, provided by the government that lists every apprenticeship that is available at that moment in time. 

Not Going to Uni

https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/ 

Independent advice for students not wishing to go to University.  

Amazing Apprenticeships

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/traineeships/ 

A leading organisation in the education sector, founded to tackle misconceptions about apprenticeships and promote the benefits.

Early Careers

https://earlycareers.co.uk/ 

The UK's largest platform for apprenticeships, graduate roles, internships, and trainee positions.

School Leaver Jobs

This site helps school leavers get jobs and understand the career paths available to them.

https://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/ 

University:

UCAS

https://www.ucas.com/ 

UCAS continues to be the platform that students will use to apply for university. It also provides information about university courses.

Discover Uni

Search for courses, get advice on applying and starting uni! The official source of guidance on higher education in the UK.

https://discoveruni.gov.uk/ 

Which? University

https://university.which.co.uk/ 

Which? provides impartial advice and comparisons of universities. Within the site there is a specific section for parents and carers: https://university.which.co.uk/advice/advice-for-parents 

The University Guys

The website will help you navigate the different processes, timelines and terminology when applying to universities abroad.

https://www.theuniversityguys.com/ 

What uni?

www.whatuni.com 

Money Saving Expert:

5 top tips about student loans.

https://blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2022/7/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-student-finance/ 

Student Loan Company:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)

https://www.comparethemarket.com/loans/content/disabled-students-allowance-guide/

Studying abroad with disabilities 

https://www.omio.co.uk/c/mobility-with-disability-guide/ 

Omio's guide on “Studying abroad with disabilities”, which contains detailed information on:

  • Travelling with disabilities post-Brexit
  • Funding and scholarships for students with disabilities
  • Disability support services in 5 European Countries
  • Top 3 accessible cities in Europe
  • You can find the guide here: 

Decisions at 16

Hertfordshire opportunity Portal

Information for students and parents regarding the different pathways and opportunities available at post-16 education 

https://www.hopinto.co.uk/explore-careers/decisions-at-age-16/