Career support for young people

What parents and carers can expect

Parents and carers of young people in Thurrock are offered support to help their child make career choices.

As a parent or carer, you can expect to be:

  • informed about the careers support made available to your child
  • given information on the full range of options available to your child in secondary education, sixth form, further education, apprenticeships, training and higher education
  • invited to information meetings organised at schools and colleges
  • able to discuss your child's progress and early career plans with school and college staff
  • able to ask to talk with a careers adviser
  • able to comment on the careers support provided for your child