Parent and Carer Support for Careers
Parent & Carer Support for Careers
We work in partnership with parents and carers to help students explore their strengths, understand their options and make confident decisions about their futures. This page brings together key information, resources and guidance to help you support your child at every stage of their career journey.
Using Unifrog at Home
We use Unifrog, an award-winning online careers platform, to support students in researching their future options.
Students use Unifrog to:
Discover strengths and interests
Explore careers and subject pathways
Join webinars and short courses
Build a portfolio of skills and achievements
Search for apprenticeships, employer opportunities and university courses
Prepare applications and personal statements
Parent & Carer Accounts
Parents and carers can create a linked account to support conversations at home.
How to set up your account:
Go to www.unifrog.org/parent
Use the email address school holds for you
Follow the link in the email to create your password
Log in via www.unifrog.org
With a parent account, you can:
See what your child is exploring
View upcoming careers events and webinars
Track careers tasks
Explore pathways yourself
Understanding the Different Pathways
Students may progress to a range of options after school or sixth form, including:
A Levels and vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships (including higher and degree apprenticeships)
T Levels (technical courses with industry placements)
University and higher education
Trusted Careers Information for Families
We recommend the following websites for reliable and up-to-date careers information:
Amazing Apprenticeships – Parent guides and webinars
National Apprenticeship Service – Search and apply for apprenticeships
UCAS – University courses and degree apprenticeships
Prospects – Career pathway guides
Not Going To Uni – Apprenticeships and school leaver opportunities
How Parents & Carers Can Make a Difference
Parents and carers have a big influence on young people’s decisions. You can help by:
Talking regularly about your child’s interests and strengths
Exploring careers and pathways together
Encouraging attendance at careers events and activities
Using Unifrog together to research options
Supporting applications and preparation for interviews
Working together, we can help every student feel confident, informed and prepared for their future.
