We offer a variety of services to help parents/carers engage with their child's careers advice, guidance and support. Please get in touch if you wish to discuss how we can support your child together.
Your child has open access to the Careers Team at School, either on an ad hoc basis or planned meetings with a named careers advisor. If you wish to meet with a member of the Careers Team, you are welcome to make an appointment or pop in to the department.
Information evenings on GCSE choices, sixth form admissions and student finance etc invariably prompt many questions and the Careers Team are always happy to address any questions or concerns that parents and students may have. Please make an appointment to speak with one of the team.
Work placements are invaluable in helping our students to develop their understanding of the world of work, make more informed career choices and raise their awareness of the employability skills they need to build successful careers. It also helps our students to grow in confidence and maturity.
Arranging work experience placements can be daunting for students and although the Careers Team are always on hand to assist, the vast network of contacts that friends and family have cannot be underestimated, and we would urge you to help your child exploit these networks and gain as much experience as they can in the world of work.
Students in year 10 will complete their work experience during w/c 7th July 2025 and 6.1 students have the flexibility to complete a variety of in-person or virtual placements w/c 7th and 14th July 2025. Once confirmed, students should upload the details of their work experience placement to their Unifrog account. Details of how to do this are available on the right hand side of this page and in the on-line curriculum.
The Careers Team hosts an annual Careers Fair attended by over 45 universities, local and regional employers and training providers. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with a range of providers across all occupational sectors and we look forward to welcoming you to this event with your child. This year’s fair is taking place on Wednesday 26th February 2025. The event is aimed in particular at students in year 10 and above.
We welcome feedback from parents on any aspect of our careers programme so please do get in touch with the Careers Team if you’d like to get involved, provide feedback or want to discuss your child’s career plan. Tel: 01952 2000000
Email: CareersDept@ttsonline.net
A parents toolkit for career conversationsWhen it comes to education and careers, parents, carers, and guardians are the biggest influence in young people's lives. Talking Futures is a resource created to help you have informed and constructive conversations with your child about the different training and education pathways available to them.