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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