Parents' and Carers' Career Resources
Parents and carers play a vital role in shaping young people’s aspirations and supporting the decisions they make about their future. At St Mark’s, we are committed to working in partnership with families to ensure every student feels encouraged, informed and confident as they explore their next steps.
This page brings together a range of trusted external careers resources to help you better understand the pathways available to your child from GCSE and post-16 options to apprenticeships, university and employment.
Websites
National Careers Service: clear, impartial guidance on career pathways, qualifications, job sectors and local labour market information.
Careerpilot: an excellent resource for parents supporting young people with GCSE, post-16 and post-18 choices.
Careermap (Parents & Guardians): downloadable magazines and articles explaining modern career routes, including apprenticeships and higher education.
Post-16 and Post-18 Pathways
Amazing Apprenticeships Parent Zone: practical guidance on apprenticeships, T Levels and vocational routes.
UCAS Parent Hub – support with university choices, applications and student finance.
Podcasts & Further Reading
The Parent Perspective Podcast (Amazing Apprenticeships): expert conversations on supporting young people in a changing world of work.
The Parents’ Guide To: free guides and articles covering employability, post-16 choices and post-18 pathways.
Careers Platforms
Unifrog: students use Unifrog in school to explore careers, courses and opportunities; parent accounts allow families to explore options together and support informed decision-making.
These resources are intended to help you have informed, positive conversations at home and to support your child in recognising their strengths, aspirations and God-given potential. If you have further questions or would like personalised guidance, please contact the school’s Careers Team.