SUMMER TERM
• If your child hasn’ t decided what they want to do or applied for anything, get in touch with their school to find out if they can see a careers guidance adviser.
• May / June – GCSE exams.
• Keep encouraging them to apply for training opportunities or courses.
• End of June – school leaving date( the specific date varies from year to year).
• Your child should receive a National Insurance number just before they turn 16. If they haven’ t, they should call the National Insurance registration helpline on 0345 200 3500 or visit www. gov. uk / national-insurance to get their number online or by post.
• Encourage your child to attend induction days at the sixth form or college they have applied to.
• Encourage them to do some work experience or volunteering during the summer, or to get a paid summer job.
• For careers advice once they have left school, they can call the National Careers Services on 0800 100900.
Mid-July onwards – BTEC results. Mid-August – GCSE results day. Once results are in, confirm sixth form / college place. Late August – sixth form / college enrolment.
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