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CONTENTS Issue 5 September 2020 Publisher Careermap Ltd Editor Sharon Walpole Contributors Pearson BTEC, PiXL Club, Careers in Sport & Bloodhound Education Production Assistant Jodie Hill Design Richard Berry www.studiobellytimber.co.uk Contact [email protected] www.careermap.co.uk @CareerMapNews @careermap.uk career_map Careermap About Careermag Careermag publications are designed to provide quality, up-to-date information about careers and qualifications. Careers are not a linear path and you cannot know what you don’t know. We aim to inspire and inform about all sorts of careers and opportunities, now and in the future. We look at all the pathways you can take, be that vocational, academic and/or professional. We welcome your input! Please get in touch if you have any questions or something to contribute. Contact the Editor at [email protected] Subscribe If you would like to receive regular copies of Careermag direct to your Inbox, go to www.careermap.co.uk/careermag Careermag is an excellent resource for schools, colleges and sixth forms. If you would like to receive bulk print copies, email Jodie at [email protected] Careermag for Parents is published by Careermap Ltd © 2020 All material is copyrighted both written and illustrated. Reproduction in part or whole is strictly forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. All images and information is collated from extensive research and along with advertisements is published in good faith. Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this publication was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Contents 3 Foreword - Max Whitlock, Double Olympic Gold Champion & Pearson BTEC Ambassador 5 Welcome to Careermag for Parents Issue 5 With supporting words from Rachel Johnson, Director of PiXL Club 8 Back to School 2020 Brian Lightman, education thought leader & exheadteacher, provides helpful tips 11 Sector Spotlight on Sport Careers and qualifications in the world of sport 16 Meet Flex Presenter for the United Stands, and host of The Flex YouTube channel tells us how a BTEC has prepared him for his extraordinary career 17 Shape the Future of Sport Harvey Grout of Careers in Sport on the vast range of careers in sport 19 COVID-19 Resilient Careers How Covid is impacting the world of work 20 Apprenticeship vs University Which is right for your child? 25 Comparing School Leaver options National Careers Services explains available pathways 26 University Challenge UCAS guide for a 2021 start 29 Sector Spotlight on Engineering Career and qualifications in the engineering industry 35 Meet Rob - he’ll stop your child going to prison Bloodhound Education sparking a passion for STEM learning 39 Sector Spotlight on Retail Careers and qualifications in retail www.careermap.co.uk Issue 5 | 7