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Making decisions about next steps

Our Advice and guides section outlines the options open to young people at key decision points and features information to inform their choices.

The series is aimed at young people but contains information you may also find useful. Topics include:

  • GCSE options
  • Apprenticeships, A-levels and college and
  • University choices

Talking with your child about careers

Exploring icould’s real-life career videos with your child is a great way to spark careers conversations. You can explore videos by job type or subject, or theme.

Our Getting started section also contains useful suggestions to help think about careers.

Further information

From where to get personal careers advice, to finding out more about particular sectors and pathways, our Useful contacts page lists places that can help.

Digital safety

Top tips for staying safe online is written for students, but contains information parents may find useful.

Where to get help, advice and support lists places which can provide young people with general help and support.

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